They waited about 45 mins, massage and slight pulling, then they went got the head doctor who said removal. I think next time we will go else where for the birth. It was the only "english" speaking hospital avalilble and now we look back think they are not a good place to go. cut the cord staright away- even I had said not to, didnt give me baby, left him wrapped on the weigh machine, even though I had said I wanted my baby. I suspect the early cord cutting, lack of baby/breast feeding had something to do with the placenta not exiting "on time" the 1st 1 took 35mins, next baby we will not allow the med staff to bully us with no good reason. Was an expensive place to dam it! LOL. The C section comment is probably just a ploy to make MORE $ for them. Thanks for all the input. greatly appreciated