New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2014, Guideline: delayed umbilical cord clamping for improved maternal and infant health and nutrition outcomes
View latest version (2014)Bibliographic Info
GuidelineGuidelines on basic newborn resuscitation
Year of Publication2012
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Retired
Recommended against
Strong
In newly-born term or preterm babies who do not require positive-pressure ventilation, the cord should not be clamped earlier than one minute after birth