? OF THE WEEK: Was Your Partner In The Delivery Room While You Were Giving Birth?

During my 2nd trimester I was debating whether or not to have my hubby, Jon, in the delivery room with me. I was more on the "no" side, because I didn't want him to see me in so much pain. I don't think I want anyone to see me like that, except for maybe a doctor or nurse or two. He recently opened up during a discussion and told me that he wants to see the birth of his first baby. I thought what he said was so touching that I changed my mind. I will have my hubby next to me while giving birth. I spoke to my Mother about the issue of having your partner in the delivery room throughout the birth process and asked what she thought about it. She told me that she didn't want my Father in the delivery room with any of the three births. She didn't want to "deal" with my Father. Meaning she didn't want him around to stress her out even more. She told me that he would just make her feel more uncomfortable. My Dad didn't want to be there either, and witness the painful birthing process. He said that he would worry too much about my Mother and if everything was going alright. Giving birth is a very special occasion. Since Jon confessed and told me he wanted to be present, I woudn't want him to miss out on any of his child's births (if we were to have more). For me to have the power to control whether or not he is present is a very big deal. It would be heart breaking if he were to miss out, because I have my own personal issues and insecurities. Was your partner in the delivery room while you were giving birth? If not, did they not want to be by your side or did you send them to the waiting room? delivery newborn Question of the week childbirth family delivery room pregnancy