Overview:
Umbilical Cord Clamping is done to separate the newborn from the placenta and is a crucial step during the third stage of labor. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping (DCC) as the clamping of the cord within 1 to 3 minutes of birth or when the umbilical cord pulsation has stopped (World Health Organization [WHO], 2014). The WHO advocates for Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping (not earlier than 1 minute after birth) to improve maternal and infant health and nutrition outcomes. Globally, multiple governing bodies recommend DCC in both preterm and term infants. After birth, the practice of DCC appears to be associated with reduced in-hospital mortality in preterm infants (Adams, 2023)

Aims and Objectives:
The aim of this study was to assess the level of Knowledge on Delayed umbilical Cord Clamping after Birth among Nurse Midwives working at Selected Hospital in Dhaka. Specific objectives: 1. To assess the level of respondents ’knowledge regarding concept of Delayed umbilical Cord Clamping. 2. To find out the level of respondents ’knowledge regarding benefits of Delayed umbilical Cord Clamping for both mother and baby. 3. To determine the level of respondents’ knowledge regarding adverse effects of Delayed umbilical Cord Clamping.

Methods:
A descriptive type of cross- sectional study was conducted from July 2023 to June 2024. Total 50 samples were selected through following convenient sampling technique among the total population 200. Data were collected through self-administered structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used for data collection by using computer and scientific calculator.

Results:
The study result showed that the mean age of the respondents was 35. 56 years where the mean service length was 8. 96 years. Most of the respondents 64% had completed Diploma in Nursing and rest 16 % B. Sc in Nursing , 18% Post Basic B. Sc in Nursing /Public Health and 2% M. Sc in Nursing respectively. The findings revealed that only 2% respondents had special training on ENC & EOC The overall knowledge showed that 2% respondents had excellent knowledge,10% had very good, 8% had good, 24% had average knowledge, 56% poor knowledge. The mean knowledge of the respondents was 58. 6%.

Conclusion:
Finally, it is suggested to need in service training for nurse midwives on Essential Newborn Care and Emergency Obstetric Care so that they can play vital role in providing quality care to the newborn. In conclusion, the study on respondents exhibited the poor level of knowledge.