Jimmy Miller
"This is what an umbilical cord is supposed to look like.
White. Limp. Translucent.
Because its mission is complete.
Every last drop of cord blood has been delivered to the baby - as designed.
But that’s not what usually happens.
In most hospitals, the cord is clamped and cut within seconds.
The baby cries, the team moves fast, and parents are told “it’s routine.”
No one stops to ask…
What was in that cord?
And where did it go?
Let’s break it down:
Cord blood is not extra.
It’s loaded with:
🩸 Up to ⅓ of your baby’s total blood volume
🧠 Oxygen to protect the brain
🛡️ Immune cells to prevent infection
💪 Iron to prevent anemia
💉 STEM CELLS to repair and build tissue, organs, and immunity
This isn’t waste.
It’s a biological treasure. So ask yourself… why is it clamped early?
Why are we told the cord is useless after birth, when the baby hasn’t even received all of what’s theirs?
And here’s the darker truth:
💰 That cord blood is worth thousands on the mar
always wondered whats the rush (docs lunch, hs surgery in 5 minutes. office full. tired i gotta get some sleep. etc etc). never asked them why but in a delivery table used way back when (maybe still i have no clue) they would have to stand there for about 5-10 minutes till the placenta separates from the uterus. (wasted time?? hemorrhage to death? get i it out get it out? rationale). not the benefit to the baby but time management only....i doubt they know the benefits even.. cause honestly i didnt until i took that lamaze instruction course.. it changed my life...today in birthing centers there is no reason why you cant let the placenta release and then clamp it not to lose that extra benefits.
