Considering what we know about placental
transfusion immediately after birth, and the importance of adequate blood volume
for newborns, it would be unethical to randomly allocate newborns to have premature clamping of their cords (and many mother's would refuse
consent).
Takako's maternity bag, with baby clothes, an insurance card,
consent forms
for hospitalisation and blood
transfusions, a mother - and - child health record, a patient's registration ticket, maternity shorts, bra and toiletries.