problem with hospitals is that they always cut the cord too quickly while it is still pumping. they should wait a couple more minutes till it visibly stops pumping. cutting it too soon means the babe doesn't get all the fluid it needs and most babes with the cords cut too soon are technically anemic. then they pump the veins with vaccines, too quickly also. having a wife who wants a natural birth is a blessing, I hope he comes over to your side on this issue but also be mindful that a lot of women used to die in childbirth and sometimes things do go wrong like if the cord is wrapped around the neck, feet-first births, etc. Good luck.