2006-09-14 08:54:47 · 29 answers · asked by Andrew L 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Most hospitals will let the father stay all night. When all 4 of my sons were born, I stayed in the room at night and they had a special chair that made a bed. The nurses brought me pillows and blankets. That was as far back as 1990. Put up a fuss, don't let them kick you out, seriously. You will treasure the memories of being there with you wife and you newborn forever. Don't lose that because some nimrod tells you about some lame rules. This is not 1950 anymore.
PS. When all 4 of my sons were born, I was right there. My wife was so out of it with what was happening to her that I was the first person to lay eyes on my boys. That is something no one can take away and I remember it like it was yesterday.
2006-09-14 09:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by dlobryan1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not with most hospitals. When I delivered, after visiting hours, husbands or other family could sign a log to stay the night. I have never heard of a hospital these days that would not let the husband/new father stay with the new mother and baby 24/7 unless the new mother insisted that he leave.
2006-09-14 15:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by Cara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to call and check with the hospital. With my first I was told hubby would be able to stay, however when I went into labor and had the baby I cried terribly because they wouldn't let him stay because they didn't have a private suite available, even though there was no one else in our room. With the second baby we were wiser did more research and found a hospital that had all suites and they invited the whole family to be there for the birth and spend the night as long as I was there. They also provided sandwiches, drinks, and snacks for the family it was great.
Make sure you ask and if possible take a tour, being informed makes things so much better. Best Wishes to you and your expanding family!!
2006-09-14 15:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by poetic princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the hospital I deliver at, the rules are that the husband and the baby's grandparents can be there whenever and for as long as they want. The baby's siblings can be there anytime also, but only for like 2 hours at a time. And everyone else could only be there during visiting hours, although they didn't enforce that very strongly.
2006-09-14 16:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by mommyem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, most hospitals encourage someone to stay with the mother in the hospital during her stay. It is usually the husband or significant other but if that it not possible than immediate family or a close friend is permitted to stay.
2006-09-14 16:02:07 · answer #5 · answered by flaminfortune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i had my first child he was born at 4.30am when i was moved to the ward he was sent home but was allowed back after 8.30am and stayed all day. However with baby number 2 i gave birth at 3.30am and was then moved to a "home from home" suite and he was aloud to stay. It depends on the hospital and circumstances. Ask the midwife she will give you A better idea
2006-09-14 16:01:58 · answer #6 · answered by baby 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your local hospital.
The hospital where I gave birth, would not allow my husband to spend the night with me. He was allowed to arrive earlier than visiting hours, and stay until 10pm - but was not permitted to stay overnight.
Their reason: Security Purposes.
2006-09-14 16:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are the father you should be allowed to stay at the hospital for the whole duration of her stay if you want. The father of my children stayed with me for the 2 days , it wasn't a problem.
2006-09-14 15:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOOOOO!!!
The nurses and docs will recommend you only stay during visiting hours so mommy and baby can get rest. Communicate with your wife, if she wants you to stay, then stay. My husband stayed the whole night the first night. It just depends on the situation. If she's not resting, tell her you have to go home to get something - shower, clothes, run some errands, etc. and that you want her to rest while you're gone. Even if you have absolutely NOTHING to do. She does need her rest, so just be sensitive to that, and you should be fine!
Congrats, and good luck with the new baby!
2006-09-14 16:00:05 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Lucky 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the hospital but fathers are typically allowed in the room at all times, as long as mother and baby still get rest. Congratulations!
2006-09-14 15:57:54 · answer #10 · answered by betterlife_travel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋