Hi Ladies,

My last birth resulted in a retained placenta that needed to be manually removed. I started to do some research regarding managed 3rd stage versus natural.

When I went to my mid apt I mentioned the possibility of a natural 3rd stage with delayed cord clamping and I was quickly told not possible for me. Then they went onto explain that I would need to have an iv inserted as soon as I arrive to hospital.

The thought of labouring with one of those things in my hand is horrible. They are so painful. Do I really need to have this done? or can I refuse?