I definitely would only recommend having DH. for my first I had DP and my friend and I wish I didn't have her there. This time I had DH and the lovely midwife. I would not have wanted any one extra there at all, I think it's a very very personal time and I know my husband would have probably felt a bit cheated if I had another person there, professional or not.
Sometimes I think people get a bit precious and want a whole audience, I much prefer the privacy. Each to their own of course! But when bub is born,the midwife slipped out immediately and let us have some time to ourselves. It was lovely xo
I just want to add, that for me personally (not saying for anyone else) I am the one doing the work and no matter who is there, it is still me. What I find in labour is I dont like people touching me or talking too much (alot of people like to go "inside" themselves ) and I would have found anyone else there quite claustrophobic! But it's up to each person, i just wanted to give you another perspective. x
Last edited by Mumma2three; July 12th, 2006 at 08:00 AM.
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