For the whole labour I had my then partner. He was a bit nervous about it even though he'd been through it before with his ex. He was fantastic throughout, much better than I thought he'd be. He was so emotional when he walked out of the room to announce the birth that my parents thought the bub or I had died. I also had my MIL there for most of the labour at the hossy and my parents came in and out.

For the birth itself (vac extraction) they cleared the room apart from my partner (at my request) so it was just us & a team of 8 medicos.

I think it would be a great shame if he doesn't come in with you. I'm sure when the time comes you will want him there. Just keep him at the top of the bed when the birth happens if he's squeamish.