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Originally Posted by Ladyhawk Delores is right you really don't need surgical scissors. In fact if you have nails it is best to shred the cords with your nails. It alot more similar to the action of Mom's teeth. Most of the time the mom will do the cutting. I simply hod between the base of the cord and where I want her to sever it so that she doesn't get too close. The rougher the cut, the faster the clot. |
Oh, I didn't know that...!!! But aren't nails... dirty...?
I guess it would be OK if I were to disinfect my hands with rubbing alcohol regularly throughout the procedure? They'll be all chapped and dry afterwards, but who cares...??