Something That Always Happens Right After Birth Is About To Change Forever

Since the 1950s, the standard for cutting the umbilical cord required that it be cut within seconds of the baby's birth. This has been considered best practice as it is meant to reduce the risk of the hormonal injection—given to the mother to stop hemorrhaging—from reaching the baby's blood stream and causing health issues. However, since the drug has been replaced with a safer alternative, Burleigh has questioned whether or not this practice should remain in place.