Man arrested for groping delivery nurse during birth of his child.

How terrible for both the nurse and mother giving birth. I cannot even imagine...during one of the most exciting, beautiful, and stressful experiences in your life...your child's father "groping" the nurse. How repulsive.

this brings about a whole new topic on the workplace and pressing charges on a person who assaults you - I live in Massachusetts, and there have been nurses who have been assaulted and police would not arrest the patient. That blows my mind. True, this was a visitor of a patient, but any assault on any person should not be tolerated and charges should be filed.... even if it's a patient - unless there are some psych issues, then that's a bit different (in the ER).

What. A. Pig.

Not so many years ago, he would have been the kind of guy who would be out picking up hookers while his SO was giving birth.

I wonder what's wrong with this woman, that she picked a guy like this to have a child with.

Why is it hard for people to be courteous...It just beats me..

Ditto. Ditto. Ditto.

My sentiments exactly.

Who said he was the FOTB? He was probably there as a voyeur.......

Better screening of invitees to births needs to happen.

Is it just courtesy that prevents such acts?

When this guy first commented that the nurse was "hot", he needed to be told, "OUT!"

I guess I am confused by this statement. Who is being discourteous here, the father of the baby, the nurse, or those of us on AllNurses who are outraged with his behavior?

Throughout my career, I have tried to be nonjudgmental regarding the recipients of my nursing care. I learned early on to check my prejudices or preconceived notions at the door and deliver the best care possible, even if my patient was someone with whom I would never ever want to have an encounter outside a health care facility. I also learned to be courteous and respectful to everyone, regardless of social status, gender, age, etc.

However, this man crossed the line by sexually assaulting a nurse. His behaviors are outrageous and I am glad the nurse pressed charges and that he was arrested. As nonjudgmental and courteous as I am, I would have at least thought of decking him had he done that to me.

I get the feeling most other posters are pretty disgusted with his behavior, hence the harsh judgment. I'm with them. His actions were inexcusable, inappropriate and demeaning, not only to the nurse but also to the woman who was bearing his child.

ETA: Now if this guy was the patient, the nurse would still be within her rights to make a complaint and press charges. But however outrageous and inappropriate the man's behavior would be, he would still have the right to good nursing care and not be referred to as a swine. Yeah, I'd have to bite my tongue if I was his nurse but I'd still do my best.

Un.Freaking.Believable.

Here's hoping the new mom leaves him - her life may be hard, but think what she & the baby are doomed to if she stays in the relationship.