Just Curious!!!!!

[Trenna_Bean]

What's the age limit or what do u think is appropriate age for a sibling to watch the birth of another sibling????

[LeeshaMiranda]

If your older child is up next to you (while you are calm and can acknowledge him/her) without any view at all of the "show" between your legs then i, personally, believe that there isn't really any age limit. However, if you can not stay calm and your child witnesses you screaming, crying, and/or begging then it's probably a better idea to wait until your child is much older to watch any siblings being born. Also, just remember that emergencies do happen and it may be even more traumatic to your child to see you being rushed off to another room for surgery (especially if they're so young to not understand why you are being taken away.)
My mom wanted me & my sister to watch the birth of my little brother's birth at 10 & 8. Neither of us had any interest in being in the room at all. She didn't make us, so we waited with the rest of the family in the waiting room.

[natielou]

I think its a great idea for siblings to witness the birth. Having a baby is very hard but its not always a traumatic experience and im sure if it was heading that way the health professionals or parents would make the decision to remove the child from the situation. Id like to give birth at hm i have 7 weeks left. My 8 yr old is like living with an 18 year old shes so mature..caring and head strong but my 6 yr old is very much still in the "lifes full of rainbows and fairy stage" so i feel she might not take to the situation very well. I feel the decision is the parents as they know child best.

[chloegc1023]

Yep, def think it's up to the child.  I asked my 8 yr old if he wanted to be there for the birth of his baby brother, he said absolutely not!!  He gets way to grossed out over that sort of thing.  But if he wanted to be there I would let him, except I would request that he stays by my shoulder and not witness the actual baby coming out of my vajayjay.  if he were older, if wanted to be there to see the whole thing I would allow it.  

[tigergumby]

It depends on the kid I suppose. We know our 7 and 10 year old would get bored and end up getting into stuff or bugging their dad to take them home. I've known other tiny kids that would handle it no problem. It's your call!

[msqtpie83]

My daughters are 13 and 11. I would love for the oldest to be there but the hospital is having a big flu epidemic and don't allow anyone under 18 to the labor and delivery floor. So I'm due in February and hopefully things change

[mamajen3119]

We were made to watch a vaginal birth video in 9th grade health class. I was thoroughly disgusted by it and put my head down on the desk for most of it.  I do think it just depends on maturity level and interest. Im due next month and my kids are 14 and 11, and have no interest in watching.

[isaknhenrysmama]

My 4.5 year old has expressed interest in being there. We live on a farm so he understands the birthing process. He helps daddy slaughter the chickens and such. He knows if he gets scared or does not want to witness he can leave.

[soontohavethree]

I watched  my 3 siblings be born who came after me. I am three years older than the next.

[adri1413]

I was talking to my sis-in-law about this. My kids are too young in my opinion (9 & 6) but my nieces are 14 and we were talking about them coming into room with me. It's still in discussion though.

[GeekMom1213]

I personally am planning a home birth at which my 4-year-old son will definitely be in attendance (depending on the time of day of course - he may be in his bed sleeping if I have another night birth). He will certainly be able to leave the room if the situation is too much for him, there will be family members here to talk with him and make sure he's okay and explain to him what's going on if I'm not able to do it myself and his daddy is too busy tending to me!

[kim_1720]

Great question. Because i have a 7 year old boy and 6 year old girl. They have been askig if they can come to hospital with me when its time but i said no but other family & friends said i should let them come.....

[MzSupaflyeboss]

I don't think there is a particular age. When that time comes you'll know if it's appropriate...the child (no matter the age) should be able to give cues as to if they are ready for that experience.

[organicmama]

I would say 16 if the kid is very mature or 18 if not. That's an extremely traumatic experience and in the teen years kids are just starting to understand and explore the human body to begin with. It would be horrifying to witness that sort of thing before even having had sex, and with all of the teenage horomones and awkwardness and discomfort going on. Not sure any kid should ever really see their mom go through that at any age though.

[Eevee_moon]

I thing out world depend on the child.. you know your child..

[Londynnsmommy1111]

My sister was 4 when she saw me give birth and had been to every birth after that.  She's 21 now and is in college to be a ob/gyn so it wasn't traumatic for her it was a great experience.

[Loveyro]

My daughter's pediatrician actually told me not to let her watch (she's almost 3 and I wasn't planning on it anyway) because it's traumatic for children. It was the randomest thing but I agree with other comments, teenage years at least

[Snicot]

I watched my mom give birth to my little sister when I was 17, I'm 22 now. I would love to say that it was a great experience, but I ended up vomiting and passing out. Kind of scarring experience..

But if you think your children can handle the maturity of the situation, by all means go for it :)

[MrsKiss]

I was 14 when I watched the birth of my brother, I thought it was fascinating and I'm so glad I got to have that experience. I say you know your kid n whether or not they can handle it.