Episode 191 - Optimal cord management
From The Great Birth Rebellion by Dr Melanie Jackson
February 22, 2026 · 1h 20m · Episode 191
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of optimal cord management immediately after birth for the health of the baby.
The umbilical cord has a purpose in the minutes following your baby’s birth. Leaving it intact enhances the health of your baby and assists in the transition to breathing air.
People in this episode
Host: Dr Melanie Jackson
Topics covered
- cord management
- baby health
- birth
- parenting
- umbilical cord
Keywords
- umbilical cord
- baby health
- birth process
- cord clamping
- parenting advice
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