Before the umbilical cord is cut, cord milking can be employed to improve the blood supply to an infant. The technique also raises blood pressure and red blood cell count, in addition to helping prevent intraventricular hemorrhage.
Before the umbilical cord is cut, cord milking can be employed to improve the blood supply to an infant. The technique also raises blood pressure and red blood cell count, in addition to helping prevent intraventricular hemorrhage.