We have seen how the custom of early clamping and cutting. We also know that the cord will remain alive and fulfill its function for minutes, allowing the baby to get used to living in the new environment.
In order to justify the convenience of this medical practice, the danger of uterine contractions of birth, which "squeeze" the placenta by bringing blood to the child. They point out that this "excess" can cause jaundice and problems derived from an excess of blood flow. It has not been scientifically proven that late cutting produces excess bilirubin, but quite the opposite, so this reason is a myth of modern medicine.
There are really very few situations in which premature cutting would be convenient for these reasons, situations such as a very high administration of synthetic oxytocin or ergotamine, or that at the time of birth the woman's gut continues to be squeezed to make her have greater contractions.
The cord beats and sends blood because it must do so. We have already seen the reasons for this operation and what an early grip steals from the small newborn. When spontaneous birth contractions are allowed, a "stream" of blood does not reach the baby, the cord is muscle, not a pressure hose. Gradually the flows will balance until they stop. Then, and not before, it's time to pinch and cut.
There are those who point out that in births in water, if the temperature is higher than 37.5º, there could be vasodilation. That could only happen if placenta, cord and baby were still underwater during that time. So it is recommended to avoid it.
That the mother suffers from AIDS is a compelling reason to do it but it is not, but quite the opposite, that the baby is premature. Even if you need any special attention this can be done while receiving this vital blood.
Finally, obviously, it is not possible to avoid the immediate cutting of the cord in the caesarean sections. One more reason to consider that the need for these life-saving interventions should be valued very well and only carried out when necessary.
