Current Pediatric Research

ILCOR now recommends delayed cord clamping of at least 30 seconds in term and preterm neonates. Due to insufficient evidence they

provide no specific advice about the neonate that requires resuscitation. Hypovolaemia is well recognised to lead to a neonate who will not

respond to positive pressure ventilation until the hypovolaemia is corrected. It is therefore essential that any clinical situation which may

result in hypovolaemia is avoided if possible. Until the specific evidence becomes clear, the case for the default to be delayed cord clamping

in all babies is provided.