45: Microstructural thalamic injury in a rat model of chorioamnionitis: potential avenues for neurorepair

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OBJECTIVE: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a delay in umbilical cord clamping in term infants for at least 30-60 sec after birth, irrespective of mode of delivery. However, most literature supporting this practice is from low risk vaginal deliveries (VD). There are no published data specific to ajog.org FELLOWS PLENARY Oral Plenary 2