The reason I ask is because we just moved to another state and we don't have anyone to take care of her and I would hate leaving her with a babysitter. Do you think they would make an exception because she's my daughter or will I have to be alone during labor and delivery so my husband can watch my daughter?
2007-04-18 08:58:49 · 18 answers · asked by I smile because of them ♥ 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Oh and I just tried to schedule a tour about 10 minutes ago and they said I couldn't bring my daughter along so I won't be able to get a tour. She can't stay with anyone because we don't know anyone here in San Jose.
2007-04-18 09:04:24 · update #1
parents are allowed to have children in the birthing room. Some families really make it a big to do and have children and friends there.
make sure that there are things that they can do there and you have a way of keeping her entertained and somehow to keep her put. I suggest that you bring a stroller so she can go for quick walks with dad and she has a little spot to be strapped in when dad has to focus on you.
2007-04-18 09:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you find someone to help. If you are a member of a church... you can often make some good friends there and get to know them really well before you trust them with your child. Too much complications can occur in labor and delivery so it's best not to count on her being in the room. Having a two year old that doesn't exactly understand what is going on in the room can distract the doctor and nurses. Not to mention if you should need a c-section, she absolutely would not be allowed in there.
2007-04-18 09:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by 2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in the UK and our son was with us. They didn't want him in the room as I had some complications but the plan was for him to be their until we felt that he wasn't dealing with it or was uncomfortable and then my husband would stay with him in the relatives room till it was all over. Just be firm with the hospital. This is YOUR baby, YOUR body, YOUR labour and YOUR decision. Tell them that you wish to take a tour and turn up with your daughter, any problems just say that she'll be at the birth so she should be with you now. You tell them whats happening not the other way round.
You know the score though, if there gets a time when things are a bit...frantic (lol) then you just give your hubby the nod and he takes her for a bit of a walk till it calms down....good luck.
2007-04-18 10:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by aza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the hospital. We had just moved before my son was born and didn't know too many people. My 3 year old was supposed to stay with a neighbor but she wasn't home when my water broke. The delivery was very fast. My daughter was in the room up until about 5 minutes before he was born. My sister was on her way, but he came so fast that she got there about 10 minutes after he was born(she lived out of town). Anyway, one of the nurses took my daughter to the nurses station and let her color and then brought her back in after wards. I would talk to the hospital. Explain to the nurses what your situation is. They may have a good alternative for you. I think they would have let my daughter stay with me. I asked them to take her out because I was making her nervous and she was making me nervous. I think if you talk to them they will do what they can so your husband can be with you.
2007-04-18 09:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's your delivery, if you want her in there you should be able to do it. It might be long/scary/boring for her though.
I know what you mean, it's hard when there is no one else you trust to help. Is there someone that could maybe come to the hospital and help keep an eye on her for you there too?
My daughter was 6 when my son was born- she stayed with me the whole time in the hospital. (and was more help during labor than my husband, actually)
Good luck.
2007-04-18 09:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by Simply_Renee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 07:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a great question. I am due in about 3 weeks and I would call the hospital that you plan to deliver at and ask them. If you have someone to watch her that you trust I would do that or can your parents, husbands parents, or siblings fly in for the birth?
2007-04-18 09:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i don't think it would be good for her to be there because if you start screaming,yelling or crying it might scare her when i had my baby my mom wanted to be in the delivery room with me and we took my little 3 yr.old sister to the hospital daycare so see what hospitals have a daycare that you can take her to they are free of charge.
2007-04-18 09:18:24 · answer #8 · answered by lil220 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the doctor that will be delivering your baby. You may also want to call the hospital where you will be delivering and speak with them about their policies. My sister had her two year old in the delivery room with her.
Good luck.
2007-04-18 09:02:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I highly doubt that, i have a 3 year old and would love it for him to be with me but its NOT allowed. There may be a daycare in the hospital, your best bet is to contact the hospital and ask, and also look into a babysitter in the meantime.
2007-04-18 09:03:53 · answer #10 · answered by desirejoelapril15 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋