Should husbands accompany their wives' labor?
By youless
@youless (114117)
Guangzhou, China
March 28, 2019 10:23pm CST
Although here some women or men don't agree to it, but I personally think it is necessary.
As laboring baby is a big matter for a woman. She needs more supports. Perhaps the husband can't do much there, but at least he is there for her. He can witness this and later he shall cherish his wife better and also try to be a good father.
What do you think?
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@rsa101 (40976)
• Philippines
29 Mar 19
@youless Well depends on the tolerance of the husband to see it firsthand. It would be awkward if the husband would faint because he could not stomach what he sees in the delivery room. I have hear many stories that the husband tried to watch it and later on fainted because he could not tolerate the pain and struggles of his wife. He later became the patient as well since he fainted and doctors have to tend to him than his wife.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Mar 19
Try to think you have never been to a patient's room alone. You feel painful and your love one is outside. You have to face all of the difficulties alone. It will make me feel worse. The support is important and this is how the husband can do at that time.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
29 Mar 19
I did not have my husband around and I did not mind.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
29 Mar 19
@youless My husband was not available when I gave birth the first time. Still he was a devout father.
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@Mavic123456 (21891)
• Thailand
29 Mar 19
@youless yup always communication is the best. The wife may feel awkward, shouting... something to that effect.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
29 Mar 19
Of course, I mean as long as the mother wants him there. If she wants him there then absolutely, he should stop everything he is doing and be with her. Plus, I feel like that helps a father actually form an attachment with the baby.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
31 Mar 19
no thanks.some guys can't handle it.i'd rather he sit in the waiting room.
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@dodo19 (48156)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
30 Mar 19
I think that it should be up to the mother. I really wanted my husband there, and he wanted to be there. I am definitely glad he was there. I couldn't have done it without him, and I feel that it was special for us. We were both there when our kids were born.
However, this is just how I feel. Some feel differently, and that's perfectly alright. It really depends on your views and choices.
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@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
29 Mar 19
I had no children, but I would have not wanted my husband near me. When I was born it was not an option, husbands were not allowed to accompany their wives, this only came in the mid 80's in Italy. My sister in law refused even if my brother was a doctor.
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@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
29 Mar 19
It depends, I guess. When I was in labor, I was infuriated with my hubby. I was in so much pain.
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@yoalldudes (35028)
• Philippines
29 Mar 19
@youless I meant the other way around, I'm very angry at him hahaha
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@isweartokira (3459)
• United States
29 Mar 19
i can't say because i've yet to go through pregnancy....but apparently when i was being born my mom yelled at my dad, "that's it, get out! you're not helping" and he was worried and started to leave and she said, "wait where do you think you're going?!" so i don't think the women know what they want either 
it honestly depends. i would think i'd want the support but it's also a flurry of hormones and emotions going on, who knows how you'll feel
it honestly depends. i would think i'd want the support but it's also a flurry of hormones and emotions going on, who knows how you'll feel1 person likes this
