Layla,
I did not know I'd had a needle (I have a HUGE phobia) so it weas a good thing, but I had no idea it was just given to me once maddy was placed on my chest....

I have discussed with DH about the cord & placenta etc, as his custom is to take it home & bury it, as it is believed that the placenta is the babies spiritual twin & where it is buried is babies land & family & ground....

But we have discussed donating the blood & will have to see if we can donate blood & yet have placenta to bury? which I doubt & then he said its' my choice if I want to donate or go by our custom.... I will decide once I know more!!!!