Delayed Cord Clamping-is It Good for Preterm baies?

JS.Mercer et.al n Journal of Perinatology Jan 2010 issue showed that delaying the cord clamping in 24-31 week preterm births improves neurological outcome in short term (7 months follow up). Immediate is <10secs and delayed is defined as 30-45 secs and the baby held 10-15 inches below the placenta. Males had an advantage compared to female infants. Incidence of IVH was 17% in delayed vs 34% in immediate clamping group (statistically not significant though!)