Was anyone allowed more than 1 person in with them?

Cinnamon Haze

Is it always just one person allowed in with you? thanks!

Mama-Bear

I just delivered 2w ago as a gestational surrogate and DH and my IP's (intended parents) were all allowed in.  It was up to my OB and the anesthesiologist, they both said they didn't care so everyone was in there (DH was at my head, IP's were back by the bassinet so it wasn't too crowded in any one spot).

ETA:  A friend of mine is a L&D nurse at another hospital, she said they almost always allow 2 in, will allow 3 in some circumstances. 

Cinnamon Haze

Oh wow, thats awesome.

RedCherry1109

It's always just one person where I'm from.

KellyAnn911

Idani:

I have personally never heard of more than 1 person.  It's a major surgery so I'm actually kinda surprised other hospitals allow that.  I would call your hospital.

This.  Even though this is a joyous occasion and you want others in there with you, it is still major surgery in a sterile environment.  Also, too many people in there would probably be a distraction to the doctors and nurses.

DonnaMartinGraduates

I'm a birth photographer and have been the 2 in the OR many times. Around here it just depends on the hospital and the anesthesiologist for your surgery.

Ebony_miles06

I believe it all depends on the hospital. With all three of mine, only one person was allowed and DH could not be in there until they were done with the epidural or spinal tap.

Nickisiebert

Our hospital only allows one person.

rockyrollgirl

I would check with your hospital on their policy regarding that. Our hospital was one person only.

Mom38673

My hospital allows 2.  My husband went in with me, and my best friend waited right outside the surgery doors in case he fell out or got sick.  Loved knowing she was there for backup!!!  I think your hospital has rules on this.  Check it out.

Moosemonkey

Mine wouldn't allow a second, even though our second is a fully licensed ob.

mommytoconnor

In the hospital I work at we only allow one person in the OR at a time, we are high risk hospital though, so that may have something to do with it.

notkateanymore

1 person in the OR.

ninambutler

Only 1 at my hospital. I was devastated that my baby's father was the only one allowed. I wanted my mom. He has not been involved during my pregnancy or after her birth but was there for the section.

Eleventy11

vmihelci:

Only 1 at my hospital. I was devastated that my baby's father was the only one allowed. I wanted my mom. He has not been involved during my pregnancy or after her birth but was there for the section.

The one person is your decision. If their is an issue, a nurse will always run interference for you. I'm sorry you weren't able to have your mom there.

Bookwormyone

My mom and husband were allowed in, but not exactly at the same time.  DD was a preemie and once she was out DH went to the NICU with her and my mom was allowed back with me.

biblionerd

ours is 2

Cinnamon Haze

Hi, thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.

I spoke with a nurse in L&D today since I was there having a NST. She said 2 ppl can go in!! 

Im not even sure I want 2 ppl in, it is nice to know it would be ok though