I did not cut the cord for 2 hours with DD1 (this labour was induced) and 1 1/2 hours with DD2 (HB babe). I am not sure how long it took for the cords to stop pulsating. I chose to have natural third stages. During this time I breastfed my baby and we spent time as a family. I then cut the cord, weighed and dressed our baby. I am not quite sure of the hurry. It has been suggested to me on more than one occassion, that hospitals often want to give the injection to move women out of the delivery suite more quickly. Why does the medical establishment always need to interfere?