It wasn't important at all to me. I went public and got a private room. The option was there for DH to stay, but we decided for him to leave. DD was born 5:20 pm. I was admitted to the ward about 8:30. Mum left then, and DH left about an hour later. Baby and I slept all night and he was back at about 6:30am. I was offered 10am discharge and if I knew then what I know now, I'd have taken it. Home is so much more restful than hospital.