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by The Reverend Soleil on February 26th, 2008
It can be very helpful to have a doula or older female family member there to help with the delivery. My wife's mother was there, and she was a great comfort to my wife. Just make sure that BOTH the mother and father agree to the arrangement.
by Gingerminx on February 26th, 2008
No one but the doctors and nurses, I had to have cesarean section due to having Preeclampsia (toxemia) and no one else was allowed in as they had to fully sedate me.
by Pinkheavens on February 26th, 2008
I just had my husband.. Everyone was allowed in afterwards, but we wanted the experience to be between just him and I. :)
by scubaduba on February 26th, 2008
My husband, my mom and my mother-in-law (much to my chagrin) were all in there. I really didn't plan on or want my MIL in there, but it was too far along in the process before I really even realized she was still in there.
It depends on the comfort zone of the mother and what the mother and father want.
by Mushen on February 26th, 2008
I had a big medical team (which were very, very important at various stages) - husband is one thing, theater staff, doctors and nurses are another.
by Galeanda on February 26th, 2008
I haven't given birth but I have attended several, family and friends. One birth, my husband was the one who delivered the child for a friend who didn't have a husband. I think that whoever you want to invite is up to you. Some want it more like an intimate time between husband and wife. Some want whole families there. Most of the births I've attended have been home births so it was very flexible as to who was there.
by Singingismystyle on February 26th, 2008
My Mom and my significant other, was in the room with me. And afterwards, my Dad came in. It was very nice, and they were all very supportive.
by Nuttsky on September 26th, 2009
Just the medical personnel.
I'd have loved to have had my husband with me, but it wasn't allowed then.
He's the only non-medical person I'd have wanted. It's a very private time.
by Cheery Cherry on September 26th, 2009
I had the father of both of my kids in the delivery room. I would've loved to have my mom in there. It's totally up to you who you want in the delivery room.
by immaflirt on October 10th, 2009
When my sister had my nephew there was a plethora of ppl in there.... 1 dr, 4 nurses, me, my mom, her 3female best friends, 2male friends, and our aunt.... just depends on 1) what u feel comfortable with and 2) what the hospital allows
by Jellytots on September 26th, 2009
Just the doctors and nurses.
If you both feel happy with having more than one person with you, there's nothing wrong with it. :)
Ladies and Gentlemen. How do you want or How do you want your wife to GIVE BIRTH?
by TharrosTolmiros on February 27th, 2011
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why would somebody want to give birth to a baby in a pool?
by slim76 on November 21st, 2010
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i live in indiana can i have a baby in kentucky?
by Crystal_W4162 on January 6th, 2011
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You like to go back to your...years old age for...?
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on December 31st, 2010
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My neighbor just died after giving birth , why ? this is 2011 and she was healthy and happy, what could have happened ? I'm sad , help plz
by Patti jo on February 24th, 2011
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Thank you, I agree it should be a mutual decision!
by KayJ on February 26th, 2008
Awesome answer! I never thought I'd see the word "Doula" on AB! YAY! I am personally a homebirth person, though I now that is not the norm. :)
by anonymous on February 26th, 2008
Home birth is actually a HUGE thing in this area of Northern Indiana. I really wanted to do that but because I ended up with a c-section for my first one, there isn't a midwife that felt safe doing a home birth. I understand.
by KayJ on February 26th, 2008
That's great! I am almost your 'neigbor' here in Iowa. :)The homebirth community isn't huge here, but it is gaining some momentum! My friend just had her third homebirth, this one unassisted by a midwife. She (with help of her husband) had the baby in a large tub with her two little ones looking on in amazement. What a beautiful way to have a baby, alone as a family! :)
by anonymous on February 26th, 2008