Children in delivery room????

[benny_casey]

I have a 7 year old and 4 year old should I let them be in the room when Im laboring Im trying for a vba2c and wasn't sure if I Should or not because my 4 year old is really hyperactive and I dont know how he will take it has anyone else let their kids in the delivery room when in labor and how did it go

[Dmaxine88]

Ya I don't think kid's should be allowed in the room while the baby is actually being delivered. Even if they are old enough to supposedly understand what's going on no kid wants to see their mom in pain. I'm 26 and I still can't stand to see something wrong with my mother.

[Julianne88]

I don't think the kids should be in there. They don't need to see there mom in pain. & as beautiful as giving birth is I don't think they need to see that.

[GeekMom1213]

When I have my next baby my son will be there as much as he wants to be. He'll be 4 by then, very well behaved, and understands a lot already because we don't make the human body a secret. We are planning a home birth and we will have some family members there who can take him into another room if he needs a break from the action. But childbirth isn't something we want to hide from him. Adding a new member to the family is a momentous occasion and he shouldn't have to miss out on it because of his age. There's nothing scary about birth if it's explained fully in advance and a child is given time to prepare and ask questions. It is intense but it's not gruesome. My little boy has watched birth videos with me before. He isn't scared or grossed out - he's interested and wants to know how it works, so I tell him. It's an amazing thing! Why shut out children from the process?
Many hospitals have strict rules about who is allowed to be present for a birth. I know that many places will not allow children under a certain age. Check with your chosen hospital to make sure you know their rules.

[ajaynes84]

As a labor nurse but also a first time pregnant mom, my opinion is they shouldn't see the birth process when younger than 11 or 12 years old. Even then, I think that it's better for our daughters to see and experience than our boys just due to them seeing mom's private parts. Girls can relate but when some grown men think it's gross and stand behind the curtain or stay in the waiting room when their wives are giving birth then come in after she is out of repair. Ultimately,  it's whatever you feel and what the hospital will allow. My hospital doesn't even allow children under 12 on the unit at any time of year. Siblings to the baby can visit in L&D for 1 hr after the birth and then as much as wanted in post partum. Good luck with everything and I hope you have a good vbac!

[3babyboyz]

The hospital that i go to dont allow children in the delivery room n if ur 4 y/o is hyperactive tree i don't think they should b in there with u!

[ftm_sept2014]

No labor may traumatized a young child

[mommybrandyozuna]

My 3yr old will be in the room with me! She's says she's ready and has been to all my visits and she tells me she wants to help my doc they have a whole plan! She is a mini doc! I will have my mom on stand by to watch her if it gets out of control! But I'm going in and getting meds so hopefully she will only see me in pain on the way to the hospital!  Good luck i think It a great idea for kids to see what really goes on!

[CaSandraMomOf4]

I'm letting my 9 year old come in and watch delivery. As long as you think your child is ready for the expirence I say go for it.

[Augomom]

They actually say younger cold ten take it much better than older children.  Older kids usually get scared because they don't know what is going on.  I think if you want to have your kids with you that is fine but make sure you have someone to watch them and take them out of the room if you or them become uncomfortable.  

[hinkypunkheid]

No way.  No Child needs that scar of seeing their mom.  It's scary too. My hospital won't even let them visit during flu season.  

[mommabear2015]

You could explain to your oldest ahead of time about if something happened they will start rushing around fast and where they'll take you if it happens though.

[mommabear2015]

I'm having a vbac too and I'm not letting my kids come in they'll be in the waiting room. Maybe your 7 yr old? But I have  4 yr. Old and 16month old and I'm afraid they'll witness something going wrong. I don't want to have a rupture or something and then have my oldest freak out when they start rushing around and take me away for a c section. I know the chances.are.low but I M afraid it will scar him for life should something happen. :-/ just something to think about i guess. But your 7 year old might be  different story being a little older.

[Katieimmel]

I personally don't think so, but it is everyone's own choice. I won't have my son in the room because i don't want him to see me in pain and because i din't feel he needs to understand the whole process. My son is also hyperactive and i think he would drive me crazy. I don't want to lose my temper with him.