Asked by Nijah Robinson on Jun 17, 2024

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In MOST cases,newborns:

A) are unable to breathe on their own.
B) do not cry until the umbilical cord is cut.
C) breathe and cry on their own immediately.
D) breathe on their own,and cry when the umbilical cord is cut.

Umbilical Cord

The flexible cordlike structure connecting a fetus to the placenta, transporting nutrients and oxygen to and removing waste from the developing baby.

Newborns

Infants from birth to a few months old, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive development essential for initial survival and growth.

  • Comprehend the phases of labor and the healthcare procedures and protocols linked to delivery.
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Franklin CiprianJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In most cases, newborns are able to breathe and cry on their own immediately after birth. The delivery process usually stimulates breathing and crying, and the umbilical cord is cut after the baby has taken its first breaths.