Anna, it's not all or nothing either. The cord can be clamped at any time, and even delayed clamping is better than early clamping in terms of cord blood going into baby. So you can ask for the cord to be left to stop pulsating, and then if you are uncomfortable ask for it to be clamped after a few minutes. Same with the needle. You can say no but have it later if there is still no placenta and you want to be mobile. GL hun.
I had my son in a Birthing centre & he was breastfeeding immediately & the placenta came away naturally about 20mins after he arrived & then they waited whilst he fed before clamping infact the midwife & trainee helpedbring Zyon up onto my chest & then stepped right back out of the way whilst Dh, Mum & my aunt came in to see & congratulate me/us!
After he had fed 15+mins they clamped & wrapped him & then placed him back on me, I had to ask them if I could put him down & shower, as i hate being covered in goop! LOL
So I showered maybe 50mins after his arrival!!
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