First off I know this is going to sound very very stupid.
I have an overwhelming phobia of belly buttons and umbilical cords (even just writing it makes my heartrate go up).
I've heard on the grapevine that there's something you have to 'do' with your baby's umbilical cord after it's born - I assume cleaning it or something - but in any case I'll have to deal with it in some way. I haven't yet found it written down what it is I have to do (a bit of avoidance on my part there).
I want to be prepared for this (or prepare my DH for duties if possible, he's up for anything) so what is it I actually have to do and what is a newborn's [deep breath] umbilical cord actually like?
Tell me the worst as I need to be ready for this.