Would you like your husband to be with you during Labor and Delivery?

Philippines
March 17, 2010 8:09am CST
Some women prefer their husband to be on their side during the time of delivery. Others choose to be alone with the care provider or doula. Do you think it is necessary for your husband to be with you during those crucial times in your life?
10 responses
• Bulgaria
17 Mar 10
I didn't want my husband to be with me. I think it depends of the relations of the couple and also of the man. In my case I thought it's better he to wait outside.
• Philippines
17 Mar 10
Why, does he irritates or are you shy?
@cloud31 (5809)
17 Mar 10
@ your hubby sounds very nervous
• Bulgaria
17 Mar 10
I think I would have to take care for him instead he to take care for me.
@cloud31 (5809)
17 Mar 10
Well I don't a hubby yet and never give birth but I hope my husband--to be---will be with during delivery,that kinda sweet your husband will stay and comfort you while in painand she will be able to tell you a word that can make you feel better. Nowadays most hospital allows husband to enter the delivery room while their wife is in labor.And I think that's a good way to make partners shares their thoughtfulness with each other. Happy myLotting!
• Philippines
17 Mar 10
In short through happiness and pain you must be together forever.lol. Thank you for your comment cloud31!
@cloud31 (5809)
17 Mar 10
Well kinda my hubby---to be-- will wipe up my tears during labor,sounds romanticisn't it!lol
@fheroan (615)
• Philippines
17 Mar 10
Hello there sunkernjs... Hmm, even though im not yet a mother... I guess it depends on the couple.. if the husband wants to be with his wife, guess thats gud... i guess they just need to talk about it before the labor and delivery ever comes..lol Have a nice day!
• Philippines
17 Mar 10
Thanks for you unselfish comment fheroan! Good day!
@nangisha (3496)
• Indonesia
18 Mar 10
I want my husband on my side during the delivery. I think it will make a stronger bond in the relationship, maybe taping the birth proses by our husband is good idea too, so when your baby grow up you can show him the film, because I personally think labor proses so amazing.
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
I agree with you!
@busybee10 (3186)
• India
17 Mar 10
During the period of Labor and deliver the mother undergoes lots of pain and so many thoughts will be simultaneously working in her mind. To have a relief and the required moral strength some ladies suggest their husbands to be at the side of her during this period. Yes a husband being at the side of her gives lot of courage and strength psychologically. I feel that this makes her to deliver with lot of ease.
• Philippines
17 Mar 10
Yes I agree. But do doctors allow fathers to enter birthing homes?
@pabreen (237)
• Philippines
17 Mar 10
I prefer my husband to be with me during the time of labor and delivery and he used to do that. I needed that moral support and strength to be able to feel the assurance that he is with me even in crucial times. And the more love and respect was nurtured for my husband when he never left me during those times of hardships.
• Philippines
18 Mar 10
I have seen many husbands offer very loving and encouraging support by doing not much more than offering her sips of diluted juice, putting a cloth on her forehead and telling her how proud he is of her. Even if your husband only has comfort level to support you in a safe zone during the labor, then you should make sure you have all the additional support you need while giving your husband permission to occupy a role he is most comfortable with.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
17 Mar 10
Mine was, both times.
21 Mar 10
Well, my husband was there during the birth of both our daughters and he loved the experience. My first labour lasted 36 hours so he actually went home overnight and came back in the morning to be with me. My second labour only lasted 35 minutes, so there was no waiting around for him.
@tifychau (127)
• United States
17 Mar 10
I haven't had a baby yet, but if I were too, I don't think I would want my husband there. First off, I don't think he would be able to handle it, and secondly I would want to do this alone. There is not much of a reason why, I guess that is just what I prefer.
• Canada
17 Mar 10
I honstly dont think that Id ant him there. I know for sure that Idnot want anyone lese there unless they absolutly had to be. But I wouldnt stop y husband, and only him, from coming and and experiencing it with me if he wanted to because it is his child too and I love him enough to put myself through that for him and his wish.