This special series on “From Bench to Bedside: Advancing Umbilical Cord Management Practices” is edited by Dr. Ola Andersson, and Dr. Ola D. Saugstad.

A multidisciplinary team approach (MDT) is considered best practice in the treatment planning and care for patients in challenging clinical situation. It is an integrated team approach to health care in which medical and allied health care professionals consider all relevant treatment options and collaboratively develop an individual treatment and care plan for each patient.