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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Who are all these people who had partitions?? I gave birth naked from the waist down. Even over my belly I could see my vagina. It was very embarrassing, especially since the door kept opening and people were walking in. As soon as I gave birth they ripped my entire dress off and I was 100% naked. People told me that I wouldn't care that I was naked, but I felt extremely exposed. I hated being naked like that. I really wanted a blanket over me. [/quote]

I hear you. I kept a light sundress and bra on the whole time. They asked if I wanted to remove them and I said no. Didn't take them off until all was over and I could get cleaned up and changed into a hospital gown. I don't recall people walking in and out but I was pretty out of it by that point.

Also had a similar experience to a prior poster where there was no indication of a problem, but baby had breathing issues and was whisked away as soon as he was born.

For OP, I would say you don't owe it to your MIL -- or anyone -- to be present during birth. However, you mentioned that for previous kids you asked her to wait 24 to 48 hours before coming to the hospital. How about a compromise. She isn't there for the birth, but she can come as soon as you are cleaned up and in a recovery room and have eaten something (if you are hungry). So she will be among the first to see the baby, just won't see the baby the moment it emerges.[/quote]

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