with DD1- nope he couldnt stay. she was born at 8.30pm, and DP left to go home around 11pm. i told him to go stay at mum and dads plac which was just around the corner (they were also at the hosp with us) but he preferred to go home (45 mins away) so i told him to have some decent sleep, and come back in the next day when he was ready. i was in for 3 nights.
With DD2 we are using (well, as long as everything goes to plan!) a birth centre- they have double beds, and DP is more than welcome to stay with us- BUT my DP is 6'3, and i doubt he will fit in the bed with me! but at least he can have a sleep if he needs it. we're half an hour away, but SIL is around the corner, so he could always go there if he needs. As for food, no idea what they supply in regards to partners!
Public hospital both times. Booked into the birth centre but both girls came early so went to regualr labour and postnatal ward both times. BC DH couls stay no cost in the queen bed. Regular ward he could stay but it was $10 a night for bed and breakfast (I thought it was reasonable) however he chose not to as it suited us better for him to get some sleep and clean the house before we got home lol.
I only stayed 24hrs with dd2 even though she was 4 weeks early so no need to stay overnight.
I have private health insurance but chose public as I wanted midwife led care. The public hospital I birthed at has a postnatal ward that is all single bed rooms with ensuite. The bc rooms have a queen or double bed (cant remember), ensuite, lounge and kitchenette.
Was meant to be in a public birth centre in Perth and DH was allowed to share the double bed for 24 hours. I think one meal provided and the rest at cost. Ended up being transferred but that's another story.
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