Variations in umbilical cord clamping practices in the United States: a national survey of neonatologists.
Arpitha ChiruvoluLea H MallettVinayak P GovandeVenkata N RajuKendall A P HammondsAnup C KatheriaPublished in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2020)
Although the majority of practices have a guideline/protocol and are performing DCC in all gestational ages, there are variations noted with regard to timing, method, and performance in higher-risk deliveries. Demographic and professional factors play an important role in these variations. Future research needs to focus on the modifiable factors to optimize the procedure and impact of DCC.