Is it ever OK to miss your baby's birth?

Pataka · November 10, 2010, 6:39pm

Re: Is it ever OK to miss your baby’s birth?

It depends on the individual couples needs. If a couple feels happy with the absence of their partner during the birth then that’s fine. If they prioritise something above the birth without consulting their partner then that’s a no go.

A friend of mine decided she wanted her husband to stay at home and look after her older child and wanted her mum to be at the hospital with her. She said she’d feel more comfortable knowing her child was being cared for by his dad in a familiar environment so it would keep one worry off her mind. It worked for them. I maybe like that in the future. It makes sense.

I know of couples whereby they rely on other family members to be present so the husband isn’t expected to attend the birth.

Whatever works for you.

going along with this,

i think it would be ok if he was home with the other 6 children at the time and taking care of them.