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Placental transfusion through cord milking with an intact cord (I-UCM) attached to the placenta. Placental blood can potentially increase blood flow to the brain and lungs. Pulmonary vasodilation in response to spontaneous respiration or crying can create a ‘physiologic sink' to accommodate placental blood. Placental blood is a rich source of fetal red blood cells and stem cells.
