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Originally Posted by Amazing Yorkies  If you are too nervous.. you can clamp the cord about 1/2 inch from the baby, and then another clamp closer to mom, and cut between the clamps. The hemostat by Mom will keep the cord from going back into Mom, until it has released and can be pulled out. Actually a short cord between Mom and baby happens a lot, just make sure the bag is broke, but Mom usually breaks the bag, and licks the baby, leaving the cord alone. I have never had a Mom "gut" a baby. I have had her get nervous because I was there and stand up dragging a baby. If she is working it too hard for my taste, or not enough room for 2 clamps, I clamp and cut to free the baby. If there's not enough cord for 1 clamp, I use a paper towel (for grip) and hold the cord firmly to prevent injury to the baby, and gently pull downwards and toward her belly. It usually releases a few minutes after birth, if not at the same time. If the cord breaks, it is usually between your fingers and Mom, and you can quickly clamp the cord on the baby. But I only do this if I see there's a problem, or baby needs attention.
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You know I read not to do this.
But now I read that both of you say you've done it.
I read to stretch it much like the mama would.
BUT I didn't like having to do that.
No matter how gentle you are I felt I was going to hurt them.
I like the hemostat Idea better.It seems safer to me !!!
I wasn't with YT when it happened, so I just went with what I'd read.
But I am much more comfortable going with those of you who know thru experience here.
Thanks so much for the advice