Usually within the first minute of birth, the umbilical cord running between mother and infant is clamped. But this may be too fast, researchers say. Waiting until the cord stops pulsing could give ...

Doctors often clamp the umbilical cord right after a baby is born. But a new study suggests that there might be many benefits, and few risks, if doctors hold off for at least a minute to allow more ...

A woman gave birth to her daughter while stuck in traffic on Cape Cod earlier this month, with the father cutting the umbilical cord in a Dunkin’ parking lot. Danya Mahota said his wife Rebecca gave ...