TV shows - particularly soaps - always like to pretend that men are keen about everything surrounding their wife's pregnancy and love to be there at the birth...
But I certainly don't... and I don't think many other men do, either.
Let's see how many there are here...!
2006-10-29 23:05:49 · 26 answers · asked by TruthHurts 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I was once made to watch a film of the whole thing - and, I can tell you - there's no other word for it - it was DISGUSTING...!
There were all kinds of unmentionable "sights" and unmentionable "sounds" that only made me feel that - if I were a woman...! - I'd NEVER want to be there either...!!!
2006-10-29 23:33:07 · update #1
I'm with you on this one. Most men pretend to like it because they feel it is expected of them and it is the thing to do.
I would not want my man to watch me give birth. It is degrading, undignified and highly unattractive.
The man can come in when I am sitting up in bed after a shower and with make up on and with baby wrapped up in my arms with both of us looking serene!
2006-10-29 23:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by sharon m 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋
Hmm, let me see. I was there at the birth of my son, to support my wife and newborn as much as I could. The birth itself was more than a little wierd and not really what i'd call good viewing, and I can quite understand why in the old days the father would pace up and down outside, (or play golf). Nowdays fathers are pressured to be there as much as possible. On balance I think I'd rather be there, but If the Mrs would rather I wasn't, then all hospitals have a local pub that need your support.
2006-10-30 07:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was at the birth of both of my sons, actually caught the first because he shot out like a rocket and covered me in gunk, first time around i felt a little useless, that's why the midwife asked if I would like to stand at the business end. Second time because i was aware of what was going to happen was a lot easier but I wouldn't have missed either time for the world it's amazing and I would recommend that any father to be doesn't miss it.
Mind you there have been quite a few times over the years when I would have liked to put the little beggars back where they came from.
2006-10-30 08:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by Rod T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was present at the birth of both my sons, wouldn't have missed it for the world. And I'm not afraid to admit I shed a tear or two. The most beautiful thing in the world. They are now 17 and 19, both well over 6 foot, keen sportsmen, but we still have the odd hug. Changed nappies too, get in there and be a real man. You were there at conception, (I assume!) see it through!!
2006-10-30 07:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ray P 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My husband was at the birth of both our children. The first was a c section and he got to hold the baby for an hour while they stitched me up! He was given the job of dressing the second one within minutes of her birth while I was stitched up again (in a slightly different place). I'm not saying he enjoyed it but there was no way he wasn't going to be there, and it's two experiences he'll never forget!
2006-10-30 07:18:21 · answer #5 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was ready, willing and able to watch it.
I was not going to be one of those stupid TV fathers that sees a drop of blood and passes out, or paces aimlessly in the waiting room.
As to being keen about EVERYTHING, morning sickness is no fun from either side of the equation, nor the volatile mood swings.
2006-10-30 07:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was there at the birth of both my sons. Beforehand I wasn't sure I wanted to be but I have to say I am so glad I was there. Nothing compares with that moment. Would I make a video of it? Never!! It's far too special a moment and anyway, who would you ever show it to?
2006-10-30 11:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was a vaginal birth:
My husband was thrilled about the birth part. He thought it was neat to watch the head come out. Now as far as giving the epidural and the clinical stuff, he didn't want to be in the room. He WAS because he wanted to support me, but he told me that part was difficult to watch.
My son was an emergency C-section:
He was with me for that, but he didn't watch them cut. I don't blame him for that, I wouldn't be able to see that either, but what was important was he was there to support me for the birth of both of our kids, whether he was comfortable with it or not. That's important.
(He cut the umbilical cord for both kids too)
2006-10-30 11:20:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was there for my daughter being born. I think I was more worried than my (now ex) girlfriend.
Thankfully I didn't have to see anything, but boy did my hand and ears hurt! Yeowtch. It was all worth it.
2006-10-30 08:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Maul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of my children's fathers were there, even though I had c-sections and though they honestly asked and begged to get out of it the first time, afterwards they were glad they were there to see their child making his entrance into the world.
2006-10-30 08:40:34 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved it when my wife was carring our children and enjoyed going to the birth of my two kids.
2006-10-30 07:08:10 · answer #11 · answered by Ivan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋