Anyone else having best friend as birth partner?

lauraperrysan · Mar 7th, 2010, 08:34 AM

Afternoon ladies

Just wondered who your all having as birth partner(s).

I really want to have my OH there for odvious reasons but I know he wont cope well with labour / birth very well and wont be very supportive. So I really want to ask my best friend too as she's so great and would know exactly what I needed etc.... I havn't asked her yet but can you see any down sides to having a friend there? Also do most birth centres allow 2 birthing partners?

xxxx

wiganlass · Mar 7th, 2010, 08:37 AM

im just having my oh there,he says he'll not be able to watch me give birth and he'll be by my side all the way xxx

mememe84 · Mar 7th, 2010, 08:38 AM

I'm having my OH and his mum i was going to ask my best friend but OH asked could his mum x

lauraperrysan · Mar 7th, 2010, 08:39 AM

sorry just realised i prob made my oh sound like a right d**k then lol, the reason i say he wont be very supportive is because I know he'll just go quiet and into a state of worry / shock. He wont think if I need a cold flannel or some water or a back rub lol..... I could be wrong but I dont think I am lol xx

wiganlass · Mar 7th, 2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by mememe84

I'm having my OH and his mum i was going to ask my best friend but OH asked could his mum x

my friend ask us this last weekend and i just said my oh was going to be there,then my oh said his mum might want to be there but i said it wouldnt be fair having his mum there and not mind,ive only ever wanted my oh there its are 1st baby and want it to be special for us xxx

becks · Mar 7th, 2010, 12:07 PM

I had my OH and my mum with me when I had my daughter and plan to do the same when baby is born this time around. To be honest I dont think I would have coped as well if my mum hadnt been there with me. My OH just stood there in shock...haha. If you are close to your friend hun then go for it!!! xx

Cat lady · Mar 7th, 2010, 12:40 PM

On that one born every minute they seem to allow two birthing partners. I am having my best friend preped just in case I can not get hold of my DH for some hideous reason. Both sets of parents live miles away and tbh I wouldnt want my MIL there. Dont get me wrong, she is lovely but NO!!! I will only have my Best friend in the room if my DH can not be there, otherwise she will be waiting outside! It is our first baby and we would like it to be us togther. Soppy I know!!!
xxx

shortie1990 · Mar 7th, 2010, 12:48 PM

I'll be having my OH there and my mum

SKATERBUN · Mar 7th, 2010, 14:25 PM

My OH is my best friend and feel most relaxed with, I wouldnt want anyone else to be there

lauralora · Mar 7th, 2010, 14:36 PM

ill be having my oh and mum .... my oh prob will be very nervous and not no what to say either lol, so im having my mum there coz she will no what to do... but yeah seems like a nice idea to have a friend with you xx

Mar 7th, 2010, 08:34 AM	#1
lauraperrysan Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dorset Posts: 1,882	Anyone else having best friend as birth partner? Afternoon ladies Just wondered who your all having as birth partner(s). I really want to have my OH there for odvious reasons but I know he wont cope well with labour / birth very well and wont be very supportive. So I really want to ask my best friend too as she's so great and would know exactly what I needed etc.... I havn't asked her yet but can you see any down sides to having a friend there? Also do most birth centres allow 2 birthing partners? xxxx

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wiganlass Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,075	im just having my oh there,he says he'll not be able to watch me give birth and he'll be by my side all the way xxx

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Mar 7th, 2010, 08:38 AM	#3
mememe84 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,269	I'm having my OH and his mum i was going to ask my best friend but OH asked could his mum x

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Mar 7th, 2010, 08:39 AM	#4
lauraperrysan Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dorset Posts: 1,882	sorry just realised i prob made my oh sound like a right d**k then lol, the reason i say he wont be very supportive is because I know he'll just go quiet and into a state of worry / shock. He wont think if I need a cold flannel or some water or a back rub lol..... I could be wrong but I dont think I am lol xx

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Mar 7th, 2010, 12:07 PM	#6
becks Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 784	I had my OH and my mum with me when I had my daughter and plan to do the same when baby is born this time around. To be honest I dont think I would have coped as well if my mum hadnt been there with me. My OH just stood there in shock...haha. If you are close to your friend hun then go for it!!! xx

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Mar 7th, 2010, 12:40 PM	#7
Cat lady Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 2,864	On that one born every minute they seem to allow two birthing partners. I am having my best friend preped just in case I can not get hold of my DH for some hideous reason. Both sets of parents live miles away and tbh I wouldnt want my MIL there. Dont get me wrong, she is lovely but NO!!! I will only have my Best friend in the room if my DH can not be there, otherwise she will be waiting outside! It is our first baby and we would like it to be us togther. Soppy I know!!! xxx

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Mar 7th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#8
shortie1990 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 5,672	I'll be having my OH there and my mum

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Mar 7th, 2010, 14:25 PM	#9
SKATERBUN Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,605	My OH is my best friend and feel most relaxed with, I wouldnt want anyone else to be there

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Mar 7th, 2010, 14:36 PM	#10
lauralora Other BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,860	ill be having my oh and mum .... my oh prob will be very nervous and not no what to say either lol, so im having my mum there coz she will no what to do... but yeah seems like a nice idea to have a friend with you xx

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