I want to wait for the cord to stop pulsating after it is cut. I also want skin to skin contact after the birth and for the baby not to be taken away from me for any tests or checks for the first half hour or so at least (unless there is some problem that makes it necessary of course). Lots of hospitals are happy to do things like that these days but I haven't had the chance to ask about the specific policies at the hospital where I will be (I'm only 17 weeks so time for that yet). I'm just wondering what your experiences were of the policies at your hospital and how they were about it if you wanted something different from their norm.
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