Ob-GYN nurses- Do you think Dad/the father should or should not be in delivery room?

[MK6babies]

Have you ever had a case where the mom actually didn't want the dad in the delivery room b/c of various reasons(aggravation,etc)

Whats your opinion? I think I would find it annoying that the man who MADE me pregnant was right there in my face while I am in complete and total pain!!

[justme1972]

I wouldn't even consider NOT allowing the father of my child into the delivery room. Now, if he is freaking out... and causing the staff issues, then yes, I think the mother has the right to ask him to leave, or the staff for that matter.

If he is man enough to conceive a child, then he is man enough to watch the birth.

[casi, ASN, RN]

One would hope that a person wouldn't find themselves married to/making babies with someone who aggrivates and annoys them.

[Country PICU]

It is not the dark ages the father should be in the room. It will at least provide him with a better understanding of what his wife (old school) or girl friend is going thru. I was in only for my last child the first to I was out of country due to military.

[Dayray, RN]

umm yeah mom makes the call but you sound like you may have issues. I'm not sure what has happend that has made you see conception of a baby as an assult on you. I think you should talk about stuff like this before you make a baby

[rnmomtobe2010]

MADE you pregnant????

[crissrn27, RN]

One would hope that a person wouldn't find themselves married to/making babies with someone who aggravates and annoys them.

Darn, I knew I did something wrong! LOL, ok he only aggravates and annoys sometime.

Guys, I think the OP was just thinking about the "TV" kinda births where mom is screaming "you did this to me, you #$@%$$" KWIM? Some people really think it is like that, especially if they don't have kids, or nieces/nephews etc.