Delivery Room?

At 6 years of age he should be able to handle it. But only you and your husband can tell if he is emotionally mature enough. I had most of our family in the delivery room the last time, but it was mandatory that they stayed at the head of the bed! That way they could be in there and see the baby when the doctor held him up but they did not have a "view" I was uncomfortable with. If you do decide to have him present it would be wise to have another family member available to take him out to the waiting room if necessary or to bring him food or entertain him. Good luck :)

Hi, I have 3 and our eldest was 7 when her sister was born, and no, I would not have wanted her in the room during delivery. Its scary for the Dad, never mind a child. Its not a wonderful experience from a childs perspective. My deliveries were all sections and all reasonably controlled, and I still would not do it. In my experience there is an awful lot on a labour ward/delivery suite that a child would find it hard to understand, including the screaming going on in side rooms. It is far better to have your child come in with Daddy or his carer once everything is cleaned up and you've had a rest and don't look exhausted.

Each delivery is different. What would you or your husband do if your son was present and something went wrong during delivery? You have to consider all the options. Personally I think he's too young. I wish you all the best with your pregnancy.

I think he is too young at 6. It is normal that you would want to include him,afterall, the 3 of you(soon to be 4) are a family-- Although most likely he would get really upset to see his mother in pain like that and will probably not comprehend really what is going on, it would probably be more traumatizing than anything. In my opinion I think it would be best for him to see you before hand in the hospital so that you can reassure him your alright and that his sister is going to come very soon and then a grandparent or aunt or friend can entertain him in the waiting room until it was time for him to come in and meet the new addition. Congrats on your baby girl (I'm expecting a girl in April) and I wish you all the best in the delivery room.

I have a 13 year old daughter adn a 19 month old son. Both were in my labor room until 5 or 10 minutes before birth. Most hospitals will allow it now. Your husband can always bring him to the head of the bed when the doctors are checking you. Just have someone nearby that can take him out when it is actually time to deliver. Havign my children present actually kept me calmer as I did not want to frighten them. And yes, I was unmedicated the enitre time.

I felt it was going to be a no way situation as well until the tiem came and thats just the way it worked out. I figured I woudl just kick the kids out when things got too hectic. Little did I know that when I did tell them it was tiem to leave, baby was so close! My 13 year old came back for a diaper 10 minutes after I todl her to take her brother out adn the nurses told her she would have to wait as the baby was there already!!

At 6 I would say he is too young. I remember I was 12 when my youngest sister was born and my mom gave me the option of watching the delivery, I said no.

It depends on his maturity level too though, is he old enough to make that kind of a choice? What if he says yes and then gets upset or uncomfortable during delivery? Will you have someone there who will be able to take him to the waiting area during the delivery?

If it were me, I would have him in the other room during the actual birth and be brought in as soon as the baby is born. I got to see most of my younger siblings within moments after delivery, I was able to help wash them off and experience what a baby looks like only moments after being born without watching the actual delivery.

You should ask your son whether or not he wants to be in the room. If he doesn't want to be there don't make him. If he shows interest then have a relative stand in there with him in case he becomes frightened or uncomfortable (or there's an emergency). The relative can remove him from the room if things don't go as planned and also if labor is long and he becomes hungry, tired, or bored... or if he has to go to the bathroom!

Remember, you'll be in pain and you might moan and say things - this might scare a kid who normally doesn't see you in pain.

My children were in the delivery room. None of them are warped or traumatized, none were scared or upset. Just prepare him for it and have someone there in case he does get upset and needs to leave the room. My 4 and 2 year old were trying to show the baby their toys before she was completely out. I found that seeing their sister being born cut out jealousy as they realized I wasn't just going to the hospital and picking up a baby to replace them.

A good source of preparing them is to let them watch things like a baby story or maternity ward.

I have an 11 year old and there is no way I would let him be there.. Labor is so painful and I do not want him to see me in the agony!

I think its a beautiful thing for him to see his sister come into the world. Of course, you should talk to him first and explain what will happen to prepare him for the shock of you being in so much pain. You should tell him what will happen and then give him the choice.

well you dont have to have him in there while your laboring have someone be in the waiting room with him and when you start to push then let him come in. if your gonna have him in there simply sit him down and say hun i want you to be in the room when your baby brother or sister is born, but mommy will be in alot of pain. if your in there will you be ok knowing nothing is wrong with mommy just baby coming? explain things to him in a way he will understand. bring it to his level. but make sure you have someone there to cator to his needs. take him to the bathroom, let him take a nap, let him color, let him be outside of the room awhile. thats what they suggest on discovery health channel on house of babies where women deliver there. also the doctor will let him be in there if your ok with it. only so many people can be in there due to needing nurses and stuff.

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