Why is delayed cord clamping often beneficial in a term newborn?
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Correct answer: It adds placental blood volume to the infant
Delayed cord clamping allows placental transfusion, increasing neonatal blood volume and improving hemodynamic stability during the transition to neonatal circulation.
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