hospital rights?

[mama_chelsie]

Me and the father of the baby have been having ALOT of issues, to the point where im having anxiety attacks from the stress hes causing me.
can I stop him from being in the room when im giving birth?

[mom2ariana]

i think this will depend on the state you live in. if you are married he may have the right to be in there as he will automatically be on the birth certificate and there is nothing that you can do about that.
but if you are just dating/engaged you have to sign to have him put on the birth certificate, therefore there is no proof of his fatherhood during delivery and you would be able to choose.

personally, i do not think it is fair for the father to not be allowed in the room. it is just as much his baby as it is yours. how would you feel if HE was the one delivering YOUR baby and YOU were kicked out of delivery? delivery is/was by far the best moment for BOTH parents.
you should discuss his behavior during delivery, but in my opinion i do not think it is right to keep him out.

i know you didn't ask my opinion, but i just wanted to throw my two cents in! im not trying to offend anyone :)

[penswriter]

If you don't want him there tell the nurses and they won't let him. He may be the father but YOU are the patient. When it comes to your health, even giving birth, he has no rights unless YOU say so.

[Spiket77]

Just tell the nurses and doctor who you want in the room. They will protect you. If he doesn't listen...all hospitals have security. I would try to avoid the drama by telling the Father you don't want him at the birth before hand.

[Michele, Katy, TX]

avaortega is right.  You are the patient.  Even if you were married...if you don't want him in there, he will not be allowed in there.

[avaortega407]

well im sure it is something he would love to be apart of but talk to him tell him if he dsont straighten up he will be missing out

[mama_chelsie]

I just thought since he was the father that he had a right to be in there, and i just really dont want him to.

[avaortega407]

yea its not good for you or the baby to be stressed. I'm thinking about not having my babys father there ether

[mama_chelsie]

its just, with all the stress hes been causing me and the anxiety attacks,
i just dont want that all brought into labor and delivery,

[avaortega407]

yes you are the patient you choose who you do and do not want in the room.