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Umbilical cord at birth

Image of umbilical cord at birth

After birth, two clamps are placed on the umbilical cord. A scissors is used to snip painlessly between the clamps. If the umbilical cord has looped snugly around the baby's neck, the cord may be clamped and cut before the shoulders are delivered.

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