isn't it the woman's choice who she wants in the delivery room or not?

Answer 1

Sounds like you've got an over-eager Grandma, or something. Tell your doctor that you want your delivery PRIVATE, and let him explain to the family that this is none of their business. He'll help you. (Or she will - sorry, Ladies, er... Doctors, uh... ma'am.)

Now if Hubby wants in, just slap him. But the Grandmothers,your sister, whatever - keep 'em out. You'll feel better and have a nicer time.

As Dad, I always just napped in the waiting room. No sense both of us getting worn out, right?

Answer 2

Of course it is. Giving birth is a private moment, and since the woman is the one who has to bare everything for the birth, she definitely has the say in who is and isn't allowed in the delivery room. Also, you want only those who will give you support, not just sit and stare. For me, only my husband and a very close friend (who has experience supporting laboring women) will be with me. Everyone else, including students, residents, and interns have to stay out.

Answer 3

Yes - the woman is labor can ban any visitors she doesn't want. Most hospitals have policies...like only 1 person in with you for a surgical birth...and then probably up to 5 or something in you are laboring regularly.

But if you have something like a mother-in-law who insists on being there and you don't want her there...then she doesn't get in.

My husband and I banned everyone...lol! Labor isn't a spectator sport...they all were welcomed into the room once I was back in regular bed position holding my darling little bundle of joy.

Most hospitals assign you a labor nurse based on when you get there...so it isn't like you can pick the hospital staff in the room ahead of time or anything...those are luck of the draw.

Answer 4

yes, within guidelines. If the delivery room is in a hospital or birthing center find out what they say. Obviously they need adequate staff to help you. They will normally allow you two family or friend choices, and that part is up to you. It is also up to you whether you will let additional staff in, for example, if you want interns allowed or not. They often don't tell you it's your choice. You need to speak up for yourself, and put your choices in writing to be sure you are honored.
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Answer 5

yes and no. You can choose, but the hospital may have a limit to as how MANY people are allowed due to spaces issues. If there is someone you want in there, make sure you have them on your lost...same goes for someone you absolutely do not want around.....make sure the hospital knows about them too!

Answer 6

yes its the woman's choice who is in there - up to whatever the max amount of people is in your hospital. The exception to this is if one of your guest's is acting childish or being disruptive they can toss them out.

Answer 7

Yes, it is her body that will be the main view of that moment and it is her special time. That moment in life should only be shared by the mother and who she wants to share it with. In my case that was my husband, my sister and my mom.

Answer 8

Absolutely!
If you need to, tell your nurses who you do/don't want allowed in the room and let them help "guard" you if you have some obnoxious folks who might want to get in without your consent.

Answer 9

well, if you are in a committed relationship, I would think it would be a mutual decision by both people; however, when push comes to shove, YES, it's the woman's choice.

Answer 10

Yes, it is. If people are pressuring you, just tell your doctor who you want in there, and he will make sure that no one else is allowed in. He can do it discreetly, so the people won't think that you're "rejecting" them.