Comments on: Doctor Wants Dads Banned From Labour Ward – Childbirth Too Tramautic

By: LN

LN — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:59:47 +0000

The interesting thing I find is that Dr. Odent himself is a man. Why would his presence not hinder labor?
(Personally, my husband was present and my advocate for me in the hospital room my first was born at. My next two were at home, and I didn’t need my husband there for the quick pushing involved.)

I think, as with all things, it’s just variable on the mother and her comfort level. I’m more comfortable with no one there, but my husband doesn’t make me less comfortable than a whole slew of nurses!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:08:59 +0000

This is VERY interesting and it really makes intuitive sense. I have seen some men be the BEST thing a woman needs and I have also seem some be completely in the way creating a tense birthing experience. Definitely something to ponder. Cant wait to check out the video

Thanks for Sharing,
Nicole

By: Nadia

Nadia — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:49:57 +0000

He makes a few good points I agree. The anxiousness of others around a woman in labour can hinder her birth sure but this can also pertain to medical staff, mothers, sisters, etc.

I found both of my births to be incredible bonding experiences with my husband. I think every woman and every relationship is different but to say that fathers should be banned from a labor ward is going too far.

There is a video where he speaks about it further http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_lTXDIPQLk