Husband super squeamish - do I need another support person?

[farmgirl77]

MrsJ, Not sure I have much to add, esp about the homebirth, but my DH was very clear about not being down near the 'business end' - his mates had told him not to leave my head!

After about 10mins in the birth suite, I lost the the PJ's so was starkers. At that point I did not want anyone but DH there. If I went back for a 2nd I think that I would be the same - I would just want DH there and no one else! BUT, a support person for DH would be a thought...I know that DH loved it each time I asked for ice cause it ment he had a legit reason for leaving the room and having 5 mins to himself - I know that it is strange thinking about him but to be honest he did cop a lot from me and having his mum call up every little while to see what was going on did not help! I think that if he could have had a best mate out in the waiting room who was just there to give him a beer, slap on the back every time he needed it, it would be good.

Despite being a farmer and a farmers son, there was no way he was going to cut the cord - to be honest it hurt a bit when he said that (well before the birth) BUT he stayed true to his word, did not cut the cord (we had an emergency c section so it was still an option - I think), but I really dont care now. He did not pass out, did not need to watch the birth video to work out how to support me, oh and despite not being able to watch me have internal ultrasounds during the pg, he did deal with the internal exams I had during the labour - its amazing what they can do when the put their mind to it!

Good luck
FG

[Mrs BB]

My OH is the same... faints with needles or blood.
There were obviously some things during labour he just didnt watch (epidural, breaking waters)
But he did SUPER otherwise. I ended up having an emergecy C section and he even put his head over and had a look!
He couldnt bring himself to cut the cord, haha.. but did amazing
Your OH will be fine