Debating: Should I let my 13 year old into the delivery room?

I only had my hubby b/c I had C-sections. But, I would imagine that if she is old enough to ask, she knows what she will see-or has an idea at least.

I would let her, provided it is ok with the MD etc. And, make sure someone is there in case she needs to leave, passes out etc. My MD was plainly clear with me (when I tried to have regular delivery) that if hubby passed out, he would lay there until someone could get to him.

Who knows, it may be a good lesson in sex education? If I saw a baby being born when I was 13, that image would stick in my mind.

have her watch one of those labor and delivery shows on TV, if she can handle it and still wants to go with you, then let her. Even ask her if she has any questions after watching the show, so you can get that all out of the way before your turn in the hospital.. I think it would be a great bonding experience between your daughter, your baby, and you if she went!

Hopefully it will scare her silly into not wanting to have sex and possibly get pregnant. But even if she doesn't end up going to the hospital with you, all the fun of a new baby, the keeping you up at night, crying their eyes out, etc. may be birth control enough! :)

best of luck to you & congrats!

Yes letting her see you give birth would be a good form of birthcontrol but so will having a baby sib at home ruining her sleep and demanding attention. I personally don't even want that many people at the hospital while I'm giving birth because it is a personal time that I want to share with my boyfriend and baby.

I think this is a decision you are gonna have to make on your own. You know the maturity level of your child and if she can handle it or not. If you let her in she always has the option to leave if she gets uncomfortable. Best of luck!

Well back in junior high for me wich was 7 years ago they showed us a movie on a live delivery and when i say showed everything was shown but its good to let her in she is 13 gives her a life experience and other things will go through her mind when she sees that i know every kid in the class after we saw that said they would never have a baby lol I am currently 19 and 15 weeks 4 days pregnant with baby number 1 and will be 20 two months before i have my bundle of joy congrats and good luck on your decision

well,... 13 i think is the prefect age. if you scare her good, maybe that will make her wait to have sex. i do hope you have had the talk with her about sex and stuff. i think as long as she has the maturity and is emotionally ready then yes let her in. if she gets freaked she can leave and go wait in the waiting room. she might get freaked about seeing you in pain.. so be prepared and let her know what is gonna happen.

I have seen 4 year olds handle it well. Ive seen 10 year olds freak the heck out. Most of it depends on how the mom is acting. If you are freaked,they will be. Think about how you handled your first time around. Think about if you can remain calm for her/him to keep calm. But they all love the end result, seeing the baby for the first time.........

IMO I would let her! Many benefits could come from this! 13 is just getting to that stage of where sex becomes a curiosity factor...and watching mom have a baby is a wonderful experience at 13 i think!

I think its a great idea. With teenagers doing stuff younger and younger these days. Not saying she is but I'm sure that would motivate her not to open her legs for a while lol/

i let my son at the age of 4 in the room when i was giving birth

I think it will be the best form of birth control she could ever have. Let her be in there, but don't make her feel like she has to stay. Let her know that you understand if she wants to leave if she starts to feel uncomfortable.