Delivery room

[Atheina]

His family is very close. They want his mom his grandma and or his Sister in the room with me as I give birth. I am 30 weeks. And every time I tell them I want him. They all start complaining. Where do I go from here?

[amy8702]

Maybe just let them be there for support until the dr checks you or until its pushing time. So they're kind of there but not at the "private" parts?

[Flickan]

One thing that you could do if you didn't want to look like the bad guy ( kinda on the passive side) is tell.your nurse when you get there that except maybe for when you first go in, you only want your hubby in. The nurses will have your back and they have no issues kicking people out...they can come up with a reason. This was actually mentioned to me in my birthing class by the instructor. Just pull one of the nurses aside at some point and share it... Good luck!

[PennyS78]

I made my Husbamd stay by my head for the first one and my mom went with me but no one else or cameras till I was cleaned up. I didn't want to remember that part. My best friend has been begging to go with me this time and I won't let her. I just want that part over with and private.

[2ndbaby162]

Just another thought but if his sister was to ever have a baby - how would she feel if your family turned up?! Might help them see if from your perspective x

[2ndbaby162]

Its totally your choice. Your labour means you choose. If they don't like it then they can wait even longer to hold your baby! Just explain that you love them but this is a moment you only want to share with your other half and that its important to you. If they love you they will understand. Best of luck x

[maddy3983]

I myself didn't care how close my spouse was to their family or how much they wanted to b in the room. I just told the Dr n nurse I only wanted the father in there during delivery. Ur the one exposed n its up to u who u want in there. They might b mad at first but once the baby is there they won't care. I hope u decide what us right for u.