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Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping May Benefit Children Years Later

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The World Health Organization has endorsed waiting to clamp the umbilical cord for at least one minute after a baby is born.

Giving the newborn one last boost of blood from the placenta may help increase social and motor skills at age 4, a study finds. Earlier studies have found health benefits in infancy.

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