Effects of timing of cord clamping on neonatal hemoglobin and bilirubin levels in preterm and term infants-A prospective observational cohort study.

Background: Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a proven beneficial intervention, but the suggested timings of DCC vary from 30 to 300 seconds after birth or until cord pulsation stops. This study aimed to find the optimum timing of DCC to maximize the benefits such as an increase in hemoglobin, and hematocrit without increasing the risks of polycythemia and hyperbilirubinemia.

Methods: We conducted a single-center prospective observational cohort study.

Perinatal mortality and cesarean section in Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

The experience on perinatal mortality among 757 patients who underwent cesarean section in Jos University Teaching Hospital serving a high risk urban and rural population in Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria is presented. During the 2 years of study the cesarean section rate was found to be 4.4%.