The hematological impact of umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping in premature neonates: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: The hematological impact of umbilical cord milking (UCM) was compared to that of delayed cord clamping (DCC) as a faster placental transfusion technique for preterm neonates (between 24 and 34 + 6 weeks gestation). A comparison of important neonatal morbidities was also made.

Methods: This was an open-label randomized trial conducted from June 8, 2017, to April 22, 2019.