Waiting until it stops pulsing entirely ensures that baby gets all the nutrient rich blood from the placenta. The cord usually stops pulsating in about 10-15 minutes. You can feel that it has stopped by feeling the cord. The iron stores will last until the baby has reached around 12 months of age if you do this.
Waiting until it stops pulsing entirely ensures that baby gets all the nutrient rich blood from the placenta. The cord usually stops pulsating in about 10-15 minutes. You can feel that it has stopped by feeling the cord. The iron stores will last until the baby has reached around 12 months of age if you do this.
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