TBH i wasn't sure how i would feel either but after both girls i def preferred the cuddles and experience with DD2 being a bit gooey
With DD1 being at home waiting for the ambulance she was wrapt tightly to keep her warm and we never got the chest to chest with DD2 she was born and basically handed straight to me and then we were both covered with a warm blanket.
In some of my pictures she doesn't look all the gooey but she was
Each to their own hun, it can't hurt to ask for a quick wipe down first
Honestly I never even though about it. I had very pro-active midwives who delayed cord clamped, made me have skin to skin for at least an hour "now she has to stay on your chest for at least an hour and then you can breastfeed",were their exact words to me. Not that I minded at all, but it might be good to make your wishes known prior. ;-)
I can't even remember noticing the gunk...I delivered (with midwife present) my 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th babies and pulled them straight onto my chest.
I was so anxious to meet the little person who had growing inside me I didn't think of it.
The midwife wiped them down while they where in my arms.
If you really think it will bother you just ask them to wipe them down first.
I think you might be overestimating the goo/gunk whatever you want to call it. It's not that extreme. They aren't like a slimey slippery eel. It's a little bit of goo but once you have a blanket around you and bub you'll barely notice it.
But if you are worried then let the midwife know before hand. Then bubs can be passed to you - and if you don't like it they can wrap bub for you.
I bet with all the rush of happy emotions, you'll love the chance to snuggle as soon as you can!
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