This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of delayed cord clamping and milking the umbilical cord of term babies after 90 seconds during vaginal birth on the newborn and the mother and to determine whether it is a suitable alternative method for cord management after birth.
Methods: The study was conducted in the form of a randomized controlled design. The study was conducted in a hospital in eastern Turkiye between February -January 2025. The study was completed with 108 women who had vaginal delivery at term (DCC group n=36, UCM group n=36, control group n=36). Participants were assigned to groups by simple randomization. Data collection tools were used to collect demographic information, maternal hemoglobin, and hematocrit values, placental abruption time, newborn APGAR scores, umbilical cord pH levels, and day 7 hematological/biochemical parameters.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* being 18 years of age and older,
* having a single healthy newborn,
* having a 37-42 week pregnancy,
* having a baby in cephalic presentation, and
* having a first birth (nulliparous).
Exclusion Criteria:
* women with gestational anemia,
* having abnormal placentation (such as bleeding, hypertension),
* having a maternal hemorrhage,
* having Rh isoimmunization, and
* having a baby with a major congenital malformation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.