Hi Barb,

We did delayed cord clamping through a public hospital, with DS. I spoke to a midwife at my 30 ish week appointment, she was very against it and told me (some absolute rubbish) it was dangerous and I would be risking my sons life but ultimately it was up to me. I stuck with it, write it into my birth preferences (birth plan). The midwife on the day followed my both plan to the letter, but if she hadn't my DF was there and would have pulled her up on it.

I think having it in writing helps as it's harder to ignore and it goes on record. I also made sure I was well educated on it so I could argue my case if need be.

HTH