Would you film the birth of your child?

Question

I definatly want to!

Have any of you filmed yours?, Did you get any flack for doing it (I know most hospitals don't allow this or limit you on what you can film.)

Yeah . . I know the whole "malpractice" thing, I would think they would welcome it, unless they have something to hide. (Although I know people misrepresent things to get money for no real reason, so I can see it from "both sides of the fence" )

Just for the record, I find birth rather beautiful, nothing gross about it (in my view)

But then again, I've assisted in the delivery of dogs, horses and cattle and wittnessed several human births, so nothing really shocks me.

Everyone has differant comfort levels.

Answer 1

That's funny you would ask that, b/c I have the birth of my first on video!
I had 2 homebirths and the 3rd was an unplanned hospital birth.
My sister video taped the delivery of my 1st child. I didn't see it as being 'gross'! Giving birth is a beautiful, powerful thing that women can do. It's empowering and magical. I would never see that as being 'gross'!
But since your question seems to be more towards hospital births, I'm not sure if my answer is still relevant here?

Answer 2

ABSOLUTELY alot of people wouldn't but i say it's gross but beautiful all at the same time. Memories are ok but if u can visually go back and c something i think that's an awesome thing and besides it can be jus 4 u only. Ur mate doesn't have 2 watch. I wanted the birth of my daughter video taped but i went n labor sooner then expected cause i was gonna borrow my aunts anyway i ended up having my mom take pics with my digital camera which were very graphic pics, but she took them at just the right times. i only saw them once cause i was very tired but i was happy i had something even if it wasn't the video. But between my mom or best friend one of them erased them and i cried so bad and I'll secretly never 4give them cause it's a moment I'll never get back. Anyway i jus had 2 tell u that, but if ur thinking about it i say go 4 it. Cause ur there going through it but it's different if u can view it, cause ur like wow i really did that. U know ur amazing but cn that is another story that's what i felt while viewing those pics. GO 4 IT :) U'll be glad u did.......

Answer 3

Yes! We didn't film our first and we regret it to this day! My c-sections were easy to film since private areas are covered. My vaginal birth came out great. The light obscured the vagina, but we could still see all the activity in the room. The next thing you see is them sitting the baby on my chest. It is amazing and I am not exposed in any of them. Granted we never watch them but it is nice to know we have them. I did watch my vaginal birth with a group of girlfriends once. We all cried it was so moving. Defiantly tape it. You can always throw it away if it makes you uncomfortable, but you can never go back and film it if you change your mind.

Oh by the way despite being sweaty and in pain. I still think the baby and I look amazing in all the videos. We both glow!

Answer 4

I did not film my son's birth but I wish I had. We took pictures of it and i have those to look back on and I feel happy to reflect on the moment my son came into this world we all call home. He is much bigger now and now he enjoys looking at the pictures so imagine what he would think of a video. Wanting to record your birth is not that unusual I'm sure the hospital you choose will allow you do do so if you decide to. good luck on your birth. It will bea day you will never forget if you video tape it or not

Answer 5

I'm not too crazy about the whole filming the birth thing. For 1, the mother looks crazy (sweating, hair not cute, no make-up.. uh-uh). I know that when I was pushing, I asked the doctor to put a mirror in front of me so I could see my pride and joy come into this world.. and I only got upset when I pushed, inhaled, and watched him slide back in each time. Then I asked the doctor to move the mirror before I got mad LOL.

Answer 6

No, I never did plan and will never film the birth of my children. I am very skirmish when it comes to my body and what happens to it. I can watch anyone else go through the same thing and be fine but if it is me I will not be able to stand it. Most hospitals will allow it as long as every employee that is involved agrees that it is fine and you stay "above the belt". if you want to go for it. It is your choice at the time.

Answer 7

I wanted to, but we didn't have a video camera. I asked for a mirror to watch during labor, but they moved it, so I didn't get to see anything, which in my opinion sucked. I was actually looking forward to seeing it. I've never seen anyone give birth, so I was curious. I don't know why hospitals wouldn't let you film it. I know that I asked my husband to take a picture of the baby coming out, and the nurse said he couldn't take any pictures of "down there." They never explained why, but he did anyways. If you want to, then have it done. It's your vagina & your child.

Answer 8

Yes, I filmed both my children being born. It is a beautiful and wonderous thing to be aboe to go back and see the birth of your children, because quite frankly while it is occuring you are way too busy with the birthing process, to fully appreciate, not to mention see what is going on.

Answer 9

If you can film it, do it! Then at least you have a choice and no regrets about not having done it. You dont ever have to watch it again if you dont want to..It is more for your child, isnt it? If you film their birth and they decide to watch it, they can at least appreciate what you went through to have them! lol Plus if they think it is gross you can get a lot of mileage out of threatening to show it to people! lol (: ))

Answer 10

Filming birth is very common now. Of course, you couldn't do it yourself, the hubby has to do it, LOL.

The downside is trying to look smiling and happy when you look and feel like sh** and you really are frowning and swearing. Those "moments" aren't particularly precious and may be embarrassing and/or humiliating.

Bottom line, go for it, but make sure hubby knows when to put the da** thing down and hold your hand.