My husband has a very strong "vasovago" reaction -- which means his body reacts to the sight of blood and he passes out. He'll come to in a minute or two if his feet are elevated, etc. I don't want him passing out in the birthing room.
Does anyone know of medications, techniques, etc to avoid this happening? Would it be possible for there to be a curtain like they do for cesareans so he could stand up by my head and the doc could be on the other side with all the blood, etc? Should I just accept that he won't be able to be in the room and arrange for my mom to be in town?
2007-10-13 04:31:17 · 13 answers · asked by ay ya 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Keep him seated in a chair at the head of the bed. If he focuses on looking at your face and not the "business end" he should be ok.
Also - many people have those reactions to the sight of blood, etc., but sometimes it's a totally different experience with birth - because the blood and mess is actually associated with something happy - the birth of your baby, and not some illness or injury.
Good luck!
2007-10-13 04:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Take A Test! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont personally know of anything that helps that condition, but I am sure if you talk to your/his doctor about it then they will have some remedies.. And if you tell the hospital that you would like to have that curtain up during you delivery even if you're not having the Cesarean I dont think it would be a problem... that actually sounds like a really good idea..I would suggest tho having another person (maybe your mom or best friend) there also for support just in case it gets too bad for hubby. hope this helps a little and good luck!
2007-10-13 04:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by justplainsweet83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband is not the only one. Let your nurses know your husband may faint. They can make sure there is a chair for him next to your bed. He can face you instead of the team of medical personnel delivering your baby. Its possible he will get caught up in all the excitement and avoid fainting. But definately let the nurses know so that once the baby is born, they can make sure she is cleaned up and "blood-free" before handing her to you or hubby. I certainly wouldn't count him out. I would arrange for your mom to be there just in case, though. She can also have the job of "keeping him protected from the sight of blood" Good Luck
2007-10-13 04:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jen M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would accept that he can't be in the room and have your mom. There are techniques, yes, but if you are close to giving birth, I am not sure if you have enough time. I visited with a class in Mortuary Science and got over it after about the 4th visit, but I never actually fainted in the first place.
2007-10-13 04:48:33 · answer #4 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
multiple adult males hate needles,blood and think of they're going to faint(it is the reason god made females to bypass by this journey). i'm particular some adult males do faint,yet some comprehend its not that undesirable. He could additionally look away if there providing you with a needle and be by potential of your area while the toddler comes out. I observed a toddler tale(television coach) and the guy fainted,spouse became screaming and he got here to in time to work out his toddler be born. It became somewhat humorous. sturdy success
2016-10-22 06:26:33 · answer #5 · answered by giardina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if there is any meds for this. But my husband had to sit in a chair up by my head so he wouldn't pass out. So if you really want him in the room and he want's to be in there then you could do that.
2007-10-13 04:37:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would leave this decision up to your husband. He could either sit near your head and just focus on you, or if he feels even that is too upsetting (he will still hear a lot of noise and sounds of pain) then maybe it would be best to have your mother there instead.
2007-10-15 10:09:18 · answer #7 · answered by Veritas 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's too funny. My dad is the same way. God love them.
He can still be in there, just tell him not to look down there. It is possible to be in there without looking right at that area.
Good luck and congrats on the baby.
2007-10-13 04:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by ROBIN T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all my deliveries were never really bloody (five of them). He can always just face you and not even look at the business end until the baby is cleaned up.
2007-10-13 04:36:20 · answer #9 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might help if he eats something right before.. I wouldn't count him out of the room but also have a back up ready incase you need someone if he does faint......
I was scarred my husband would faint but he just went to the bathroom and throw up.....
Good Luck...
2007-10-13 04:35:05 · answer #10 · answered by New_Mama06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋