RE: [ozmidwifery] Blood cells and placenta?!

[Ken Ward]

. In mid training days the belief was that placental blood transfusion following birth would result in increased red blood cells in the baby thereby increasing jaundice levels.  There was also concern if the baby was above the placenta blood would drain from the baby back into it.  -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Tuesday, 25 July 2006 5:48 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Blood cells and placenta?! Has anyone ever heard of this?   “My midwife ended up saying as long as the baby is above the placenta; it's ok to let it stop pulsing naturally before clamping it. She said something about too many red (or white!) blood cells entering bubs if bub was below the placenta?” Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support