Eli5: why do humans babies need to have their umbilical cords clamped and cut but other animals do not?

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Human umbilical cords are clamped and cut to prevent bleeding. Yet other animals either naturally tear or chew the cord without excess bleeding.

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Like many aspects of the modern birthing process, that’s more convenient for doctors. Lying on the back with feet elevated is not the ideal body position for natural delivery but it makes it easier for doctors to get in there so that’s how it’s done

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