Wow Kelly that is a real good article! I will be making sure with the next baby that the cord isn't cut unless absolutely necessary. I did't even notice the needle and delivery of the placenta i guess because i was holding DS. Unfortunately DS was wrapped up in a blanket and i wasn't encouraged to feed until after he was weighed in and etc. We bonded very well because he slept with me for the whole night (born at 11.31pm) but i did have a midwife say to me the next morning that i didn't need to hold and cuddle him constantly because he wasn't attached to the umbilical cord any longer...i won't say what i thought of that and she was the same nurse when i asked for help with B/F that grabbed the boob and the baby head and just shoved both together. I am so glad i found this website and all you lovely ladies so i know what i can do next time round!