How to tell others they won't be in the delivery room?

Question

For our first child, my husband and I had our mothers and a sister-in-law in the room while I pushed. I really feel that this time I just want it to be me and him but how do I tell the others(especially my mom who is being super pushy) that it is just going to be us?

Answer 1

You are the one having the baby, so out of respect people need to realize that and obey your wishes. Your mom had babys too, she needs to remember what it's like.

Answer 2

Good lord... you had that many people in the delivery room with you while you were giving birth?!  

Anyway, this time round, tell it to them bluntly so they have no way of misunderstanding you.  Tell them that this time you don't want them in the delivery room because it's too crowded and you feel really "uncomfortable" with anyone else other than your husband in there.  Tell them you want this to be a moment between just you and your husband.  Tell them you know and appreciate that they want to be there for you to support you but you want your privacy and you want to share this intimate birthing experience with just your husband.

Answer 3

Well an easy way out would be to talk to your nurse when you get to the hosptial. Explain to them that you are uncomfortable having anyone but your husband in the room and see if they will say something like it's hospital policy to only allow the husband in.  My mom is a labor and delivery nurse and would have no problem doing this.

Answer 4

Tellher that you appreciate her support but you and your husband have decided that you want to be alone in the delivery room for this birth.

Answer 5

The other answers are great or you could just "Forget" to call them. Don't let anyone know until after you have the baby. This would have worked for us because it was just me and my husband when I went into labor. Not sure if it will work since you will need someone to stay with your first child?? Stick with your decision.