in the room with you watching you deliver your baby? With my first child I only had the doctor and nurse in the room. I know a lot of women will have their hubby in there or possibly several family members. I just think this is such a private matter. Ladies, what are your opinions??
2007-02-12 06:25:43 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My husband is in the military, but as long as he isn't out of town on training he will definitely be there when our daughter is born. I can't imagine going through labor with him in the hallway. He probably won't watch the actual birth and he already said he doesn't want to cut the cord, but we both want him to be there.
That being said, I don't want anyone else there, not even my mom. I feel like that's a moment that should be shared between just the two of us.
2007-02-12 08:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hubby was there, I was there with my sisters thank god I was because the second time i went with one sister the doctor didn't make it in time and YES I delivered the baby. The nurse told em what to do. Three days later I called my sister crying I delivered a baby. She was like yeah I know i was there LOL
2007-02-12 14:34:38 · answer #2 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had my husband, my mother, and my Aunt and best friend were supposed to be there. It is a private matter...but one I wanted to share...there are so many strangers in there with you...what's a few non-strangers. Hubby was a little freaked...saw the head crown and hid at the head of the bed. MY mother loved it....she was there in case hubby had to leave...he doesn't do well with hospitals..and in case I had to have a c-section and he was too freaked to be there my mom was going to step in for him. My aunt and girlfriend didn't make it in time. Its one of lifes most amazing moments that some people want to share with others. I really didn't know they were there at the time...but I'm glad that they were for support.
2007-02-12 14:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband was there for all 4 deliveries. I couldnt imagine giving birth WITHOUT him there. Hes my best friend and my biggest support system. Him being there helped me stay calm. He helped keep my mind off the pain.
I DO think its a private matter and I would never allow anyone aside from my husband and medical staff in my room. I would never be comfortable with a whole bunch of family members in there.
2007-02-12 14:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by jmnixon1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hubby has see a lot of me more so then anyone else. Also he should know what it's like to see the woman he loves give birth. Don't want him thinking the horror stories are in any shape or form exaggerated. Plus I wanted him there so he could follow them around when they were cleaning up the baby. Didn't want him getting switched with another one.
2007-02-12 14:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hubby& mother were with me when all 3 of my children were born. It is so amazing...my husband won't even consider NOT being there. I was in with a friend when see delivered (after my 3) It just cannot be described.
I think you would be doing you husband a dis-service if he was not a part of your childs birth!
Besides he was therewhen it was made ;)
2007-02-12 14:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by snellspa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's very private, too. I had my bf in with me, being the father, and also my mom. I felt closer to my mom during my pregnancy, and since she's been through it she was a great help. She was actually much more helpful and comforting and proud and excited than my bf! I'm so glad I had her there. But anyone else, forget it! Families were not invited in there! No how, no way.
2007-02-12 15:27:03 · answer #7 · answered by angelbaby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't want to go through it without him! He's my rock!! And, my best friend. It goes without saying he's my children's father. Of course he was there and he'll be there this time around!
He was so nervous about it too. But, he really loved the whole experience. Even now he gets teary eyed when he talks about it. He's such a great man and this made him even greater...and really bonded us.
2007-02-12 14:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband was present during the entire labour and birth of our first child. At first, he wasn't sure if he would be able to handle the "view", but he saw my son come out, and he told me that it was the most amazing thing he had ever seen. He will be there again for the birth of our second child this summer.
2007-02-12 15:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by Chewie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the only people that should be there are the people that made the baby. The husband and the wife. No doctors, no midwifes, no nurses. The only exception is possibly the other children of that couple.
2007-02-12 14:31:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋