Where to find info on waiting to cut cord after ddelivery?

[Oregonmother]

Anyone have a good site. I am researching to see if there is any benefit on waiting to cut the umbilical cord after birth. I have heard that there is a burst of iron that is delivered if you wait, but I have also heard that if you wait too long it can cause the blood to thincken due to increased RBC.

[DebbieJ]

This recent thread had info:

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/dcboar...ng_type=search

~ deb
DS born at home 12/03
2 year check up: 25 lbs with clothes on and 35 inches!
BFARed for 20 months and 6 days
(Breastfeeding After Reduction is possible! www.bfar.org)

http://www.bfar.org/members/fora/sty...onths-bfar.jpg

[Oregonmother]

Thanks Deb! I did a search, but couldn't find that thread.