Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord improves hematologic status of Guatemalan infants at 2 mo of age
Grajeda R, Pérez-Escamilla R, Dewey K. Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord improves hematologic status of Guatemalan infants at 2 mo of age. American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition 1997, 65: 425-431. PMID: 9022526, DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/65.2.425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTime of deliveryHematologic statusUmbilical cordGuatemalan infantsHematocrit valuesIron deficiency anemiaFeasible low-cost interventionsCost-effective interventionLow-cost interventionMo of ageSerious health problemHigher hematocrit valuesCord clampingClamping groupDeficiency anemiaHematologic assessmentMo postpartumGroup 2Millions of childrenGroup 3Control groupHemoglobin concentrationHealth problemsCordInfants