Hi

Recent experience only - cord clamping we only waited 5 mins - my cord had a true knot in it from a somersault at some stage during preg and I gave birth standing up etc so I gave permission for it to be clamped so separate so I could get up on the bed ...

My placenta took 90 minutes - the midwifes had a couple of gentle words that the needle would have to come soon - and it finally came out - but I did have a lot of clotting around it cos it took so long.

Then, I had to wait for the Ob for a few stitches - so from birth at 8.58pm - it was 11.30 until I got a shower .... 2.5 hours. Worst part was waiting for the ob cos I just wanted to have a shower and get some sleep!!!

Good luck!