S/O Did anyone have their MIL in the delivery room and it go well?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you do with Father in law?

If FIL can't figure out what to do with his own darn self, then you've got bigger problems.

[Anonymous]

I personally was upset / self conscious that my DH called his mom when my water broke. She lives far away. After birth she was awesome to have visit - she's not only grandma, but also a nurse.

[Anonymous]

I think it would have been fine to have my MIL after I got the epidural and before pushing. But for the actualt delivery, no way. I almost asked my husband to leave because it gets pretty gross!

[Anonymous]

No way, no how. I only wanted my partner. I prefer to have natural, unmedicated births, and it would creep me out to have spectators.

[Anonymous]

Why oh why would you do this?

[Anonymous]

OP. Who would you want there if things went terribly awry? Probably just your husband.

That is the answer then.

Births usually go well, but not always. Labor and delivery can be terrifying, scary, and even tragic. Personally, our outcome was good in the end, but that room was no place for any additional extras.

[Anonymous]

I personally wouldn't, but I didn't want my own mom there, either.

If you're both comfortable with what is going to happen and have a good relationship and you think she could be supportive and helpful, why not?

[Anonymous]

I didn't want anyone in the delivery room but DH. MIL ended up coming with us to the hospital. If it won't annoy/upset you to have her there, then let her be there. It may be to your benefit.

[Anonymous]

If MIL was in the room when you conceived baby, then she can be in the delivery room when baby comes.

If not, then no.

This is for only you and your husband.