Do you think that men should be present at the birth of your child?

Question

Do you think that men should be present at the birth of your child?

Answer 1

Up to every individual. My hubby will be there.

Answer 2

do you think that men should be present at the birth of "YOUR" child?

erm mine happend to be "MY" child too you know!!!

Answer 3

How many men? Should I sell tickets? Not having a kid so never mind.

Answer 4

Although most of the time it is a pleasure ground i don't think a man should see the the mess. he has made of it. codger

Answer 5

I would expect the father of my child to be there...unless you're not on talking terms with him?  If you are in a commited relationship then yes!  IT's such a great thing to share

Answer 6

I understand that it maybe uncomfortable to have a man present, but do however think the father of the baby should be there. It is a wonderful experiance that should be shared as a couple. Bringing you closer and you will also have some support!

Answer 7

generally speaking YES   but depends on circumstances......

Answer 8

A person's choice......my husband will be there!!

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

you couldnt keep me away ,,our gift from god, to raise from that moment on

Answer 11

of course - I was too busy giving birth to photograph it in focus :)

Answer 12

The father definately - my hubby was there when I had both my girls.

Answer 13

I was at my daughter's and even cut the cord .... the midwife said I was the only father she has seen who made the whole experience easier for all ...... shame same can't be said of the ex's mom who seemed determined to be centre of attention

Answer 14

The father yes

Answer 15

Each woman is different some don't want anyone there but the doctor/midwife.

I wan't my boyfriend there when his son is born. My doctor is female, I could care less if there are male nurses.

Answer 16

Hi yep if they are the babys dad of course, I want my hubby there as its part of his doing as well, and I think he has the right to be there at the birth and all the way through.

Answer 17

The father of course!

Answer 18

I believe that A man should be present at our childrens birth. I also believe no one else needs to be present, only us.

Answer 19

h**l yeah. We're in this together!! He was enjoying all the s*x that went along with getting pregnant - he can darn well be there when I push the baby out!

Answer 20

My husband says that there is no way he would miss any of ours being born :)

Answer 21

Yes, - as the father it's my child too! =)

Answer 22

The father should be, it's an amazing experience to share together.

Answer 23

it depends on the person could they cope with being there? could you cope without him there? do you have another birth partner? my partner was there although he stood in the corner of the room and never said a word the whole time ha ha

Answer 24

the father definately

Answer 25

NO! I don't get the point in watching a woman give birth to a filthy blood ridden child PLUS the juices and placenta!!! It's disgusting and no man should be forced into such torture. OH! and i nearly forgot to mention the umbillical cord! YUK!!

Also i agree with away with the fairies above me ^^

Answer 26

yes most definately my hubby was there for our first but didnt make it on time for the other 2 not his fault though, the last did come quite quickly i had a home birth not a planned one

Answer 27

If they want to be and if the mother wants them to be there.  I Asked my husband if he wanted to be at the birth of this one (our 3rd) and he got quite upset that i'd think otherwise

Answer 28

Personally I didn't want my husband there.  In an ideal world it would have just been me and the team in theatre (I had an emergency c-section).  My husband fainted as soon as he saw the epidural needle.  He was no use to me whatsoever but insisted on being there.  I think too much pressure is put on men to be present.