How many people are allowed in the birthing suite?
I wasn't sure where else to post this, but as this has already started to become an issue amongst our family and friends I thought I'd ask the lovely ladies of BB so I can get some peace and quiet finally.
About 30 people have put their hand up as 'needing' to be in there when I'm giving birth. Obviously this is unreasonable - and unwanted on my part lol - but is there a general number of family/friends allowed in?
I have my appointment with the Royal Women's on Monday and I know I'll be able to ask then but as this issue has seriously started to do my head in with the constant phone calls, texts, emails and all-around 'hints', I'm hoping I can get a rough idea sooner.
I had both my girls at the public hospital up here, and there was no limit on the amount of people that were allowed in. It was entirely my decision who was there. With Nina, I had 4 people there, 8 at one stage, and with Emily there were 3 people there.
this is such a great questions and its funny how ppl ask so early i had someone say at like 5-6 weeks lol and they had to cut the cord like wtf im like yeah ok whatever lmao
i think it depends on the place so good idea to ask i s'pose different places have different sized labour rooms and stuff im wanting about 3 ppl but last time i had one only just make it before ds flew out while i blinked so heres hoping
You could ask them why they want to see your vagina - that'd scare a few off from asking I'd reckon. I beleive there would be a limit set by the hospital, but it'd probably be higher than I'd be comfortable with (which is 2 people) and you can set your own limit and the midwives won't let people in if you don't want them there.
I had 6 people in the room with me when I was in labour with DS1, but only had 1 in there when I gave birth to him.
For me it is definitely the less the better... I felt really on show and uncomfortable having so many people in there with me, even though they're people I love and wanted there anyway... I guess once everything was happening, I just wanted to be basically left alone. With my last labour (DS2) I had my DH, my DS1 & DD present and that was more than enough for me
I work at 2 Melbourne hospitals and 2 is maximum in room for actual birth and in early labour you can sometimes get a 3rd but once things start progressing they like there to only be 2 support people.
Main reason is rooms are small and lots of things come in and out of room and in am emergency they need maximum space.
Other reason is woman end up with too much advice and feel smothered.
Also very personal and private showing vagina to family and friends
It depends on the hospital - the hospital that my older 2 were born in had a limit of 2 plus a Student MW or doula for VBs. I have a Student MW this time and had one with DD2. I liked having a student so much that I would recommend it to anyone.
For #3 DH and the student MW will be in surgery with me, plus however many medical staff are needed and possibly a few student obs, considering it is a teaching hospital.
How many people are allowed in the birthing suite?
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I beleive there would be a limit set by the hospital, but it'd probably be higher than I'd be comfortable with (which is 2 people) and you can set your own limit and the midwives won't let people in if you don't want them there.
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