YOUR dad in delivery room

curlylocks3 · May 2012

No, I can't imagine having my dad present for that, as much as I love him. I wouldn't mind having either or both of my parents in the room while laboring if there wasn't much going on- I know my mother would be very supportive and my dad would be a good distraction but when it actually comes time to push/deliver I want it to be just me, DH and the staff. And then I'll want some time for just DH and I with our new baby to bond and relax before we have family come in.

Reyka9 · May 2012

Me, DH, doula. That's it.

mrskitton · May 2012

No...effing....way. I don't think he needs to see my hoo-ha and personally I don't want him to see it!

kje120 · May 2012

Hell no. For DS it was just me, DH and the medical staff. I didn't need an audience then and I won't for the next.

laurapacheco · May 2012

Funny, I was just thinking about this the other day. My dad & I are super close, much closer that I am with my mom... in difficult situations my mom freaks out & only adds to my stress level. But for me the bottom line is that the birth of our child is a special experience that I think should only be shared between me & my DH (and the appropriate medical professionals, of course). So while I may let my parents be around for the early stages of labor, when it's time to get down to business I will make them leave.

Rvnsgrl81 · May 2012

Well my dad passed away when I was 8, but I still don't think if I had the option I would. DH and I for sure. DH also wants my mom in there....DH is obsessed with my mom lately....

SemperFiPurpleHeart · May 2012

Um...no. There is no way in heck he'd be allowed. Me and my BF only. My mom and ExH (Was H at the time) was in when DD was born but next time it will be just me and my BF.

SAHMommie · May 2012

Well I always thought when I had a baby it would be DH, Mom and MIL.

But my Mom moved to IA couple of years ago and I live in VA. I was really hoping when I got pregnant that she would be able to come stay with us around my due date but she got diagnosed with Thyriod Cancer in my second tri and was unable to travel.

So my Dad ( who I am WAY more closer to anyways) was there when I had my DS. He was in a meeting when I started active labor and almost missed it. My DH said that he heard the docs talking about how they thought they may need to do a c-section. When my Dad FINALLY got there seeing him gave me the strength I needed to get DS out. I was a little worried at first about him accidentally seeing my bits but I didn't give a hoot when it was all happening and I don't think he was looking either.

So I really think it depends on the kind of relationship you have with your father.

Sorry so lengthy.

notquiteblushing · May 2012

It's funny because my dad hates to be left out of things. He sat in a chair outside my sister's wedding shower because he wanted to see people. I think I will not have my parents come to the hospital at all until after the birth but if for some reason my mother was there during delivery I would let my father come in too.

cjl5072 · May 2012

GhostMonkey:

No. Me and DH only.

This. I don't want anyone else except for my DH. Not even my mom.

ashdonne · May 2012

No that would be uncomfortable for both of us. I had a terribly hard delivery with DD and my dad had a tough time just being in the waiting area outside the room. Also it was just DH and I in the room because I wanted it to be a special time for us to share together.

Next time I may let my mom come in too but we are highly likely to have to do a CS next time anyway so if so it will be just DH and I again.

rayofsunshine99 · May 2012

No way. Me and hubby only.. possibly a close friend or doula. No dads, MIL's SIL's etc.

angelsnight · May 2012

I love my dad but absolutely no. Honestly even if my mom were still alive I don't think I would want her in either (earlier yes but when the show begins no). I just want me and MH.

MiniSteph · May 2012

No way. The only people I want in the delivery room are DH and medical staff. Before I start pushing I have no problem for other people to come in and see me.

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