Re: Being there for the Birth.
I am absolutely and positively in favor of being in the room: cutting umbilical cords and being the first person ever to hold both of my daughters was profoundly emotional and entirely wonderful. I suffered zero trauma and have been totally heads-over-heels in love with both daughters ever since. I'd gladly do it again for any more kids, though that prospect is unlikely.
Threadjack point: I am a huge proponent of attending family members while in the hospital 100% of the time, because medical staff make mistakes. Many staff are very competent but some are not. Basic diligence can make a huge difference. In one case, I overrode a decision from a nurse about something Mrs. Treesong was going through, and saved her from major surgery.
This seems like a perfectly appropriate topic for the El D forum, by the way.
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