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Speaking of who should/nt be in the delivery room...

I have a question for all of you, my DH is adamant that he is the only one allowed in the delivery room when it comes time for me to push. What do you ladies think? Is that fair? Should he get to dictate who is in there? Has anyone else had this discussion or one similar? What are your opinions? TIA!!!
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Re: Speaking of who should/nt be in the delivery room...

  • I still think that you are the patient and the one giving birth so you are the one who decides is in the room.  If having your mom there is comforting to you, then so be it. 

    Now if your mom is outright rude and disrespectful to your DH then I Ican see where he is coming from. 

  • Well I think its up to you and what makes you feel most comfortable..because Its happening to you lol. Your pushing. Me personally I only want my fiance in the room. My mom and sisters keep bugging but they agrivate me on a good day...i cant imagine when im in labor how much they will bug me.
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  • Personally I do not want anyone else in there at all.  I see his point.  This is something for the 2 of you to share, this is your baby.  Everyone else will see the baby and you soon after.  I think that moment is for the 3 of you to enjoy.  I know my DH is so excited to go out and tell everyone in the waiting room if it is a boy or a girl and all the stats!  That is the only thing DH really gets, the rest is all about you and the baby.
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  • My husband and I talked about it. It was interesting to try to convince him to let my mom be there for the moment as well. But I told him that this will be my mom's first biological grandchild. My siblings are all adopted and have kids but my mom wasn't there for any of them. I told him for our other children I would just want him and me. He was fine with it. It's really up to the women I think who she wants there. It's more her who needs the support of people by her side.
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  • I think that it is definitely something you have to learn to agree on. My husband and I are actually opposite of you. I wanted it to be just me and him but he would like my mom in there. My mother is fantastic and she is very important in our lives but I never pictured her in there while I was giving birth. We have discussed it a little bit and have agreed to talk about it again later. I think that just becuase we are the ones giving birth doesn't give us final say though. So I hope we end up agreeing on it. I would suggest discussing why each of you feels the way you do about the subject. IF he understands why you want so and so in there he might agree to it. Or if you understand why he wants it just the two of you, you might agree to it... Just talk.....
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  • DH has not said no one else can be in the room, but I think we both agree, that I just don't want all eyes on "all of me" if you know what I mean.  I am worried about the labor piece in general, so the fewer people there the better for me.  I don't think my parents would ever expect to be in there anyhow. 
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  • I believe it's your ladybits, your decision.

    I had my mom and DH during labor.  Thankful that my mom was there since it lasted 31 hours and DH went home for 7 hours the 2nd day.   

    However, I always knew that when it caming pushing and actual delivery, I just wanted it to be me and him.   (didn't matter, ended with a csecetion so he was the only one allowed anyway)

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  • Well I think he gets a small say about who is there. No way should he say someone is in there that you don't want! But if he wants just the two of you, it's something to think about. You could compromise and have your mom with you while you labor.
  • He and my mom get along great.  He is just adamant that the father is the only one allowed, I have tried to discuss it b/c quite frankly this is my first kid and I have no idea if I will want my mom in there or not.  It just stinks that if I decide I want my mom in there the idea is already shot down w/o discussion.  Thanks for all of the ideas and perspectives.  Definitely things to think about.
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  • DH and I haven't had such a conversation but I would want my DH and my mom.  My mom is very good at not over stepping her boundaries, but her presence will be very comforting for me.  She is the type of person that can sense my emotions and can stay calm which in turn helps me be calm.  Now if I have to have a C-section then of course my DH will be the only one there.
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  • DH has left the decision up to me.  I do not want anyone other than DH at the hospital.  Period.  He is to call NO ONE when I go into labor.  He can only call after the baby is born.

     

  • I thought DH would want it to be just us, and I thought I wanted that too it didn't turn out that way with DD. I thought DH would feel weird about getting emotional in front of other people but he cried and I didn't oddly enough. My mom and his mom were with us the second day of my induction and then my sister showed up later on to help me out since I wanted to go drug free (which didn't happen) By the end of the whole thing I was so exhausted and didn't care who was in the room, so all 3 of them stayed. Plus, I had my water broken and was on a birthing ball for a lot of my labor but had to keep getting up to go to the bathroom so my mom and MIL would help unhook all the monitors and helped wipe my amniotic fluid off the floor every time I got up..how can you be like "ok can you please leave the room for pushing?" after all of that.
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    He and my mom get along great.  He is just adamant that the father is the only one allowed, I have tried to discuss it b/c quite frankly this is my first kid and I have no idea if I will want my mom in there or not.  It just stinks that if I decide I want my mom in there the idea is already shot down w/o discussion.  Thanks for all of the ideas and perspectives.  Definitely things to think about.

    Hmm then I think he needs to understand that you are the one in extreme pain and scared out of your mind and if having your mom there is comforting to YOU and will make YOUR birth experince more pleasant than he needs to consider that.  It's not all about him either. 

  • something to think about - my mom was the one who ran out and picked up food for DH at one point in the middle of the night.
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  • It's no use fighting with him about it, it doesn't matter what I want, he cares about what I think and what I want, but I don't know why I would bother to tell him because it's not like it would change anything, he will still say no absolutely not to having anyone other than the two of us in there.

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  • I just think that it's weird to have everyone in the room..sisters, cousins, friends, moms... IMHO...too many cooks in the kitchen.

    Giving birth is a personal thing that my husband and I will share..and I would like to keep it that way. 

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    It's no use fighting with him about it, it doesn't matter what I want, he cares about what I think and what I want, but I don't know why I would bother to tell him because it's not like it would change anything, he will still say no absolutely not to having anyone other than the two of us in there.

    Really?  Wow. 

  • I think it should be an equal decision but you get more pull with it. Come a mutual decision.
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  • He said I am more than welcome to have someone else in there but it will be a huge fight. I'm giving up on it...it's no use, I have the decision to have someone else in there and have a fight, or decide to just let him make the decision and there will be no fight but it might not be what I want, how on earth is that a decision?
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  • Honest question what is your opinion on why the woman get's more pull with it?
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  • I just think that this isn't an issue like what to name the baby or how to decorate the nursery.  You are the one who is spread eagle, in excrutiating pain, who is pooping, sweating, peeing, bleeding all over herself and is also scared of what is happening, so you have more weight so to speak.    If having your mom there makes you more comfortable and she can offer words of wisdom and encouragement that your husband can't ( because hey she has been there before), then you should have her there.  I mean unless she is going to push your husband out of the way and cut the umbilical cord or try to catch the baby.  This way once the baby is born he can go to the baby and be with him/her and your mom can be there for you. 
  • imageNewts Mommy:
    Honest question what is your opinion on why the woman get's more pull with it?

    It is YOUR body. It may be his child but it is also YOUR child. You have just as much right and more to make this decision. I am kind of thinking your DH is being a jerk right now.



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  • imagestw_77:
    I just think that this isn't an issue like what to name the baby or how to decorate the nursery.  You are the one who is spread eagle, in excrutiating pain, who is pooping, sweating, peeing, bleeding all over herself and is also scared of what is happening, so you have more weight so to speak.    If having your mom there makes you more comfortable and she can offer words of wisdom and encouragement that your husband can't ( because hey she has been there before), then you should have her there.  I mean unless she is going to push your husband out of the way and cut the umbilical cord or try to catch the baby.  This way once the baby is born he can go to the baby and be with him/her and your mom can be there for you. 

    I never thought of posing this to him...doubt it would change his mind, but it is something for him to chew on. Thanks.

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    imagestw_77:
    I just think that this isn't an issue like what to name the baby or how to decorate the nursery.  You are the one who is spread eagle, in excrutiating pain, who is pooping, sweating, peeing, bleeding all over herself and is also scared of what is happening, so you have more weight so to speak.    If having your mom there makes you more comfortable and she can offer words of wisdom and encouragement that your husband can't ( because hey she has been there before), then you should have her there.  I mean unless she is going to push your husband out of the way and cut the umbilical cord or try to catch the baby.  This way once the baby is born he can go to the baby and be with him/her and your mom can be there for you. 

    I never thought of posing this to him...doubt it would change his mind, but it is something for him to chew on. Thanks.

    A vaginal birth isn't an option for me so having my mom in the operating room isn't going to happen.  However, if she could be there, I would want her there for that very reason you highlighted.  Plus, my husband would be more than happy to do that for me considering I am the one having major surgery.  Honestly, when he left to be with DD I did wish there was someone there next to me besides the anethesiologist. 

  • He says that if I make the decision then I am dictating to him who is going to be there and who isn't, but if he makes the decision then he's dictating to me...I just don't see a compromise here.
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  • You really need to stand up for yourself and what you want out of your birthing process.  I understand he is the father and his role is incredibly important right now, but he is treating you like you are an incubator for his child and not like an equal. 
  • imagestw_77:
    You really need to stand up for yourself and what you want out of your birthing process.  I understand he is the father and his role is incredibly important right now, but he is treating you like you are an incubator for his child and not like an equal. 

    This!! A million times this!! Honestly all of this but mostly the bold. Well said.



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  • DH wanted to be just us in the delivery room. I really wanted my mom and my MIL was really pushing to be in there too (she wanted to video tape everything...ya right!) 

    DH said a comment I that was really profound "No one was there watching when we made the baby why is it okay they are there for the delivery of the baby"  

    It really is a magical and sacred time. I thought I would miss my moms great support, but I didn't. DH isn't an emotional person and not a "you can do it" kind of person in nature so I had my concerns. My mom was there when I had contractions (everyone was allowed in the room at that point) and she really helped me get past the pain, but once I got an epi and it was time to push every one left and really I didn't "need" anyone.  

    Also DH became really supportive, emotional and encouraging. He was amazed what the human body is capable of doing and was really there for me. If my mom or someone else was present I don't think he would be able to show that side of himself so easily. I have no regrets!  

    ETA: DH also would tell me that by having my mom there for emotional support I am not giving him the opportunity to  be in a role he should be in as a husband. I am already choosing my mom over him and pushing him aside. I agreed and told him that when I start pushing and feel I need my mom (after he has had an opportunity to be supportive) then that is my choice and a nurse would go get my mom. I found that I didn't need my mom and he was very supportive.  

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  • When I was pregnant, DH had told me that he only wanted it to be him, me, nurses, doctors in room. No moms or other family members. I had told him that if I felt like my mom needed to be there, that I would have her in the room. My mom is an RN so I felt like if I needed her support that I would ask her to be in the room. 

    I was induced so while I was laboring, etc, my mom was in the room ALL day. His mom was in there for a little while in the am, but once I started getting heavy contrax she left. Right before I started to push, I had some family and close friends in the room just saying hi, good luck, etc. Once it was time to push, EVERYONE left the room except for the three nurses, dh, and my ob. I was very glad with my decision. Our families were very involved in the whole pregnancy, so it was nice to have just dh and medical staff in room. It was also good because there was meconium in the fluid so we had to have two extra nurses in the room. Once my DD was born, they took her over to the side of the room to clean her out and make sure her lungs were clear. If other family was in the room, I know it would have been very stressful.

    When I get pregnant with another one, I am SURE we will do the same thing. You have to remember, it is a very special moment, and you may not want a lot of people in the room. Family can spend as much time with you and baby after but it was nice to have that ALONE time with DH. I know my mom's feelings were hurt but she got over it and had to respect my decision. 

  • While I agree that it is a special moment between you and your DH I also think she should have some say in the matter. I have been in the Just DH boat for a long time but if I wanted my mother in there then I think my DH should at least consider that option. It just seems too controlling to me. Its her baby too and furthermore its her body. While she may change her mind when it comes down to decision time I think she should have the option to have her mother in the room if she wants it.


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  • I think you can override him, because you are the one pushing a baby out of your vag.

    But since he seems passionate about this, don't go nuts and have your whole family in there with you. I personally don't want anyone but DH at my side, but if you do, I'd say have the one person closest to you that you want in addition to DH and call it a compromise. And ask this person to skedaddle once baby comes so that you, DH and baby can have some bonding time as a new family.

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  • With my DS, I had my mom and DH in the room with me.  My DH was happy with whatever I wanted since I was the one passing a watermelon sized object out a tiny hole.  Originally, my mom was planning on leaving because she didn't want to take anything away from me and DH.  In the end, I needed both of them for support.  It hurt like a biotch and having them both allowed me to have support at all times.  She and my DH took turns helping me (holding my hand, telling me when the contraction was going away, encouraging me)  My mom said watching her first grandchild born was the best moment she had ever experienced.  My mom was wonderful and she stepped back to let my DH and I have our moment with our son.
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    DH has left the decision up to me.  I do not want anyone other than DH at the hospital.  Period.  He is to call NO ONE when I go into labor.  He can only call after the baby is born.

    This is exactly what I told DH - no one even gets a call until after the baby is born. He's convinced that if he called his mom and sister during labor, they wouldn't come until the next day. I think he's dellusional.

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    It's no use fighting with him about it, it doesn't matter what I want, he cares about what I think and what I want, but I don't know why I would bother to tell him because it's not like it would change anything, he will still say no absolutely not to having anyone other than the two of us in there.

    Really?  Wow. 

    That's just not fair. You are the one giving birth. If are you nervous and worried and think having your mother there will help you, then I think that is your right. This is our first baby and I am terrified of labor and childbirth at this point. I know I'll be fine, and DH will be wonderful, but as someone who has never and will never go through it, I think he'll have limitation. I don't want a whole gaggle of people there, but I will feel infinitely more comfortable having my mom there to help me through it.

    Also, I'm pretty sure as the patient, you get the say as to who is and isn't allowed in the room with you. 

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    imagestw_77:
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    It's no use fighting with him about it, it doesn't matter what I want, he cares about what I think and what I want, but I don't know why I would bother to tell him because it's not like it would change anything, he will still say no absolutely not to having anyone other than the two of us in there.

    Really?  Wow. 

    That's just not fair. You are the one giving birth. If are you nervous and worried and think having your mother there will help you, then I think that is your right. This is our first baby and I am terrified of labor and childbirth at this point. I know I'll be fine, and DH will be wonderful, but as someone who has never and will never go through it, I think he'll have limitation. I don't want a whole gaggle of people there, but I will feel infinitely more comfortable having my mom there to help me through it.

    Also, I'm pretty sure as the patient, you get the say as to who is and isn't allowed in the room with you. 

    I do and he even said I did, but if I decided to have my mom in there with me then I would have a huge fight on my hands.  I definitely don't want to fight right before I'm supposed to give birth, but I also feel like I don't have a decision.  He says I have a decision but feels more like an ultimatum to me.

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    He and my mom get along great.  He is just adamant that the father is the only one allowed, I have tried to discuss it b/c quite frankly this is my first kid and I have no idea if I will want my mom in there or not.  It just stinks that if I decide I want my mom in there the idea is already shot down w/o discussion.  Thanks for all of the ideas and perspectives.  Definitely things to think about.

    If it's that important to him, I'd go with it. I had my sister in there while I was laboring and pushing and we were both ok with that, but if he had said "only us", I would have gone with that.

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  • OP, I have another question.  What if he decides that he doesn't want you to have an epidural or any kind of pain medication?  What if he is just dead set against you having anything and won't even consider it?  What would you do then?  Do you not have a say in that either?
  • I am also adamant that no one but my DH and the required medical professionals be allowed in the room. I personally think it's weird when people have their whole family in there.  Just my opinion. 

    But I do think it's a decision you and your DH need to agree on together. 

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  • 1.  I think you can override him, if you want to.

    2.  I think you should really think about how special this moment will be for you and DH, and why from his perspective, he really wants to share that with just you.

    3.  Quit talking about this right now because you guys don't seem to be conversing, but instead are fighting.  There's no need to fight about the birth of your child right now.  You have 30 weeks to make a final determination about who will be in the room with you.  Who knows?  You may find that although you want your mom now, by the time delivery comes, you really just want DH with you.  That's our story. 

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  • imagestw_77:
    OP, I have another question.  What if he decides that he doesn't want you to have an epidural or any kind of pain medication?  What if he is just dead set against you having anything and won't even consider it?  What would you do then?  Do you not have a say in that either?

    I get a say in that...I think...we've never discussed it, we have discussed that he is dead set against a c-section unless me or the baby are in a life or death situation.  Not that I want an elective c-section but if I did I don't get a choice with that.  If he were to say that he doesn't want me to have meds then I would kick him out of the delivery room or talk to the dr myself...that is something that he has no say so in as far as I'm concerned. 

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