Premature Clamping of the Umbilical Cord may Result in Brain Damage to Newbornshttp://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2003/03/08/umbilical-cord-part-two.aspxA Refutation of ACOG’s Report on Cerebral Palsy By George M. Morley , M.B., Ch. B., FACOG Cordclamping.com A major error in modern obstetrical practice is routine premature clamping of the umbilical cord. Thousands of obstetricians have been taught thatenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)