from the article on the main site -

Choosing to forego preventative oxytocics, to clamp late (if at all), and to deliver the placenta by our own effort all require forethought, commitment, and that we choose birth attendants that are comfortable and experienced with these choices.
does that mean that it is unlikely that midwives/doctors in public hospitals (ie not ones you choose yourself or pay for their services) would 'let' women do this?.. I'm a bit scared about hearing other people's experiences with this, it's almost as if it is discouraged...?
or is that quote more to say 'you have to really want to do it and make it known' - and the birth attendant being supportive of it is more to do with them being your voice when incapacitated...?

I guess in my thoughts I had kinda resigned to not being too concerned about whether I could have a natural 3rd stage or not, just because it looked like so much of a struggle..
It seems like such a great thing to do however, so I'd really like to try when the time comes, if it seems realistic.
My other reservation is not having any idea how hard it is to birth the placenta? how long it takes? etc... I have a stupid fear that my time with my newborn child will be interrupted by another hour of pushing to get the placenta out...
anyone with experience want to make me feel better about this? I really have no idea as I've never given birth (!) but I want to fill my mind with knowledge so I have a solution for every problem that comes up..
Plus it gives me something to do while I'm losing weight in prep for ttc.
(Please don't laugh at how far ahead I'm thinking! )

Thanks