Another thing very injurious to the child is the tying and…
“Another thing very injurious to the child is the tying and cutting of the navel string too soon, which should always be left till the child has not only repeatedly breathed but till all pulsation in the cord ceases. As otherwise the child is much weaker than it ought to be, a part of the blood being left in the placenta which ought to have been in the child and at the same time the placenta does not so naturally collapse, and withdraw itself from the sides of the uterus, and is not therefore removed with so much safety and certainty.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Cutting the umbilical cord too early deprives the newborn of vital blood and hampers placental separation, weakening the infant.
In simple terms: Early cord cutting harms newborn health.
Key Takeaway
Delay cord cutting until it stops pulsing.
Themes
infant health
birth practices
physiology
Mood
cautious
clinical
Type
medical
educational
When to use this quote
- hospital births
- midwife care
- home births
- neonatal resuscitation
Key Concepts
Neonatal circulation
placental detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How does timing affect newborn oxygen levels?
- What protocols ensure safe cord management?
A Different Perspective
If the cord is left too long, risk of hemorrhage increases.