Hello Ladies!
My husband and I are curently taking child-preparedness classes from the hospital where I will be delivering. I asked the other day about having the baby in the room with me (since I will be breastfeeding)...the midwife teaching the class told me the hospital encourages the mother to keep the baby with her (for bonding and such).
However, I forgot to ask if my husband will be able to spend the night with me. Not only will I be a little nervous since I have never had to stay in a hospital, but it would be very helpful if he was there to help me with the baby at feedings and getting in and out of bed.
Let me know your experiences with this please :)
2007-12-06 01:40:31 · 30 answers · asked by edmistonlee 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
As far as I know. the father is always allowed to stay. I know at my hospital, if the father can't stay, they'll let someone else. When my SIL had her baby 2 months ago, I was at the hospital until almost midnight since my BIL had to be with the other 2 kids. The nurses asked if I wanted a pillow and blankets, LOL. They're usually really nice, and really lax on the rules. Visiting hours are usually just guidelines, unless there are too many guests late or they're being rowdy. Just give your hospital a ring to ease your mind, but I don't see any reason why he wouldn't be allowed to accompany you. Good luck!
2007-12-06 01:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe almost all hospitals do let your partnar spend the night. I think if they didn't I would through a fit!!! My partnar did, he slept in a recliner chair that was in the room. And I just want you to know that its ok not to have your baby in the room with you at night because you are going to need your rest. This doesn't mean you are a bad parent. But you need to get your rest while you are there. Because when you go home you are on your own. The nurses were really sincere to be about this b/c I had said I wanted my son in with me the whole time. And they talked to me saying the same thing. That It did not mean I was going to be a bad mother. Good Luck
2007-12-06 01:59:09 · answer #2 · answered by Dusti G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how the hospitals in your area are, but all of the ones that I've been to have let the husband stay overnight. They would have a chair in the room that turned into a bed sorta thing. Just ask the next time you remember. They should let him stay though. Good Luck!
2007-12-06 01:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tisha 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you called up where you plan on having the baby at. That way if they do you can have a bag packed for him as well. But with both of my babies he stayed by my side until we got home... and then he went back to work. We even had one baby in the nicu and they gave us a room after I was released and my son had to stay and my husband stayed with me then to. Most hospitals will let you bc they want the new born to bond with both parents.
2007-12-06 01:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by crazy_cat_lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is my first child but I know that when my fiance was stabbed I was allowed to stay with him in the hospital so I can't see why it'd be any different. Of course, it always depends on the hospital but I want my man there with me overnight unless he wants to go home to get cleaned up and all that great stuff. I can't see why they'd have a problem though and I would think unless they lay their policy out in the beginning that you could throw a fit if they try to make him leave.
2007-12-06 01:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by wazup_dude2007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hospital where I delivered encouraged husbands to stay in the room. I was induced and the nurses brought in a folding bed for my husband to stay. Unfortunately, since company came into town, he didn't stay the following 2 nights.
2007-12-06 02:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mom of Three 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, most of the time, they are allowed to be in your room, at least during visiting hours, but will allow the father to stay the night. It can depend on the delivery tho.
If a Cesarean is possible, it is good to see if the hospital has classes for that so he can be in there for that also.
Good Luck!
2007-12-06 01:59:58 · answer #7 · answered by nanchast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know all the hospitals around here (I'm in NC) will let your husband spend the night with you. I was in the hospital for 4 nights when I had my daughter and my husband stayed with me every night...granted sometimes the sleeping arrangements for new daddy's aren't that great!! Check with the hospital you'll be delivering at, but I'm sure they'll let him stay.
2007-12-06 01:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kelly C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when our first was born the hospital actually allowed my hubby and my best friend to switch off and some nights they both stayed... as he was working and some nights needed a full nights rest (I was in labor in the hospital for 5 days and 2 days after i had her so quite a while)...
my hopsital encourages family bonding, they actually pride themselves on it, they gave me a double room with no roomate because they said I had such a big family and they felt they wanted to accomadate, they also allowed me to order outdinner, and keep the baby in my room with little to no interuption...
2007-12-06 01:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by Kim B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive never ever known of a hospital that didnt allow the husband to stay. They have relicning chairs, pull out sofa, and even extra beds in some cases.
My husband stayed with me the whole 5 days I was in the hospital with our son.
2007-12-06 01:45:35 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋