Survey of 63 midwives83% (52) responded
90% (47) gave oxytocin with anterior shoulder
92% (48) clamped the cord within one minute
Observation of 100 deliveries
Timing of cord clamping32% within 10 s53% between 10 and 30 s 4% after 60 s
Position of baby at cord clamping78% on bed22% on mother’s abdomen
Timing of tocolytic58% with anterior shoulder20% after birth of baby