Visual Aids: Delayed Cord Clamping

We like to this use this image as a great descriptive aid for delayed cord clamping.

A shot our doula took with Mom's phone. Richmond birth and Baby...Your First Step Into Parenting

Delayed cord clamping simply means waiting until all the umbilical cord has stopped pulsing and has gone from blue to white, signaling that all the blood has finished transfering to baby. This is anywhere from 15-45 minutes after baby is delivered.