Who and how many people can be present at birth?
2007-06-11 07:08:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It depends...if you are having a traditional delivery room delivery, they try to limit the amount of people present to conserve space, so they would probably prefer that you only have your spouse/partner/birthing coach there. However, the use of a birthing room is getting more and more popular. It is a hospital room that is equipped for delivery, so the parents to be don't have to get transferred to the OR when it's time to deliver- they can stay in the same room they've been in for all the labor. Usually whole families can be present in the birthing room if so desired. I have no children yet, but when my time comes, I really would like for my mother to be there with me, as well as my husband and maybe his mother, if he really feels strongly about it (although I'd rather NOT have my mother-in-law looking at my, well, you know...)
2007-06-11 07:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your hospital. Some have a restriction of 2 people and others 3 etc. This is to protect you and the baby from infection and baby snatchers.
Normally you can choose to have whoever you want so long as it is within the number restriction.
Its a good idea to have 2 people on standby so that you will always have someone with you when one needs a toilet break or to take a breather etc.
Wish you all the best!
2007-06-11 07:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by PetLover 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its different from hospital to hospital but most hospitals usually allow you to have your partner and another present but if your partner is unable to be there they usually allow 2 birthing partners you choose, most hospital are pretty good at letting you have a few people but you should talk to you midwife about this as she will know the rules of your hospital, usually during birth you have 2 midwife present and if there are any problems a Doc and The pain man (lol the doc who may give you an epidural) i think though if you are having a section that you may only be allowed one person which is uaully your partner....
good luck
2007-06-11 07:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by mummy me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who?
anyone whom you feel comfortable with seeing you in that most undignified moment of your life!
how many?
As mentioned by many, it depends on where you give birth. If, for example, you have your partner, your sister, and 3 close friends you want to be present but the medical facilities don't allow that many people, you could always give birth at home and have as many as your house can fit! lol.
2007-06-11 07:33:36 · answer #4 · answered by laura_popple 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the hospital you are giving birth at. You need to talk to them, i assume your doctor would know the hospital guidelines. Some hospitals only allow you and the husband etc. some will allow most anyone, you need to ask them. If you only want certain people in there with you make sure you tell them who you want and do not want so there is no mix up.
2007-06-11 07:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by ~Angel Eyed Pookie~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the hospital, but ours will let as many people as you want in there. My husband, Mom and sister were at all 3 of my births and will my middle one we had another friend there too.
2007-06-11 07:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the hospital rules or even the nurse and doctor themselves. I would call the hospital you will be delivering at and ask. When my son was born they said only 2 people in there but there was actually 4 the whole time? I think it just depends =) Good luck and congratulations on the little one!
2007-06-11 07:12:57 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone named in your birth plan can be present, individual hospitals may limit the number of people but I had hubby and my mum
2007-06-11 07:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by claire s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on where you deliver and what your dr has for 'rules'. Some dr's couldn't care less how many people are there, some set a limit of 2 support persons. You will need to discuss that with your dr and/or the staff at the hospital where you will be delivering.
2007-06-11 07:12:26 · answer #9 · answered by mornnglry 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At most hospitals, anyone you want and however many you want. But, personally, I think it should just be you and the dad of the baby or your partner. I think that it is your child and your husband's and that you two should be the very first people in the world (besides the docs and nurses) to see him/her. Just to have that first 5-10 minutes alone with your newborn is so precious.
2007-06-11 07:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by happymommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋