
Do You Have Questions?
I'm hosting a Q and A session on Facebook! Join me on Monday, October 2 at 7:00pm. Sit in the comfort of your home and learn more about your amazing placenta! We will be discussing placenta encapsulation, delayed cord clamping, lotus births, and anything else that you would like! This is a private/secret group, to ensure your privacy. If you would like to be invited, please email me at encapsulatewestcobb@yahoo.com or PM me on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/placen

What is Delayed Cord Clamping And Should You Do It?
What is Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC)? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), delayed cord clamping is when the cord is cut 1-3 minutes after the birth of the baby. This is a practice that they recommend for all births. It can also mean waiting as long as the umbilical cord stops pulsating and/or waiting until the placenta is delivered. Dr. Heike Rabe, a UK neonatologist specializing in DCC research, states the following: “There is growing evidence from a number of s