South African midwives’ knowledge of the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping

There is documented evidence on the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping for both mother and newborn. Midwives who participated in the research lacked knowledge of these benefits. Identification of the knowledge deficits of midwives regarding the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping may inform future midwifery education pertaining to delayed umbilical cord clamping and its benefits and may improve the practice thereof. Contribution: This is the first study in South Africa to report on midwives' knowledge of the benefits of delayed umbilical cord clamping.