Do you think my parents and my inlaws will be angry if I don't want them in the room when I give birth? I don't want it to be a show for everyone to see, I think it should just be me and my husband.
2007-04-17 12:29:49 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If the nursing staff is good, they'll enforce this for you, just make sure they know. (Some of them ask.)
2007-04-17 12:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're the one giving birth. If you are only comfortable with having your husband there, that fine. For some reason lately, everyone seems to think that having a baby is a great big party. Tell them up front what your decision is, and be firm. As a last resort, if there is a problem in the day of birth with "uninvited guests", ask the nurse for assistance in having the others sit it out elsewhere.
2007-04-17 12:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the one having the baby....you are the one going through the labor pains.....you will be the one dealing with the breat feeding/pumping/etc. Therefore, you get to say who gets to watch you give birth.
What if their feelings WERE hurt, or they WERE angry? Would that make you feel better about having them in the L&D room? Of course not. It is YOUR body and you and your husband are in charge here - make the decisions that work best for YOUR family (hubby and baby) and ask your parents and his to please respect your wishes.
You may also want to consider having hubby give updates to the waiting room from time to time - will give him something to do while you are sucking on ice chips and breathing slowly. :)
Best of luck!
2007-04-17 12:37:39 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably will be angry, but it is your choice, and they will get over it. Don't back down. Make sure your doctor and nurse know that you don't want anyone other than your husband in the room. You will be in no position to enforce your wishes; they will.
2007-04-17 12:34:18 · answer #4 · answered by Brian G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a very personal choice. My three daughters-in-law had only their husbands in the room I can't imagine anybody being offended.
2007-04-17 12:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by Still reading 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's your decision. Do what is right for you. I wouldn't want a crowd either. They will have plenty of time afterward to enjoy the new baby and you.
2007-04-17 12:39:34 · answer #6 · answered by BumbleToe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you are not asking anything out of line..your husband can video the event and play it back to his family..you can edit out the parts you don't want shown..just a thought...
2007-04-17 12:34:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be who ever you are comfortable with. If they get upset just explain to them that you only want to share that experience with your husband. They shouldn't get upset if they respect your feelings.
2007-04-17 12:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
And I think is healthier that way!,,is not a show..
Congrats for your baby!! God Bless him.
2007-04-17 12:39:27 · answer #9 · answered by jackielafemme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOST HOSPITALS WON'T ALLOW MORE THAN ONE PERSON...
YOUR MOTHER (OR STAND IN--) OR CHILD'S FATHER.
2007-04-17 12:37:04 · answer #10 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋