I’m planning a home birth with a midwife and I’m okay with family visiting while I’m in labor, but during the actual birth I want it to be private with only necessary people present. After the baby is born, I’d also like a little time alone with my partner and newborn before having visitors. My partner thinks family should meet the baby immediately, but I feel I should have the right to recover and settle in first.
I’m pregnant and have a scheduled plan to give birth at home using a “midwife”, but here’s where it’s gets confusing; I’m open for anyone who wants to visit while I’m in labor but when I’m actively giving birth I’d like for nobody to be present during that time. After which I also wanted time for myself and my new family first few moments together to be completely alone. For maybe just a couple of days at most until everyone can meet their new family member. BUT my partner is against this, he says family should be able to visit as soon as baby is born. Am I in the wrong or should I have the right to get myself together first before facing everyone again?
I’m pregnant and have a scheduled plan to give birth at home using a “midwife”, but here’s where it’s gets confusing; I’m open for anyone who wants to visit while I’m in labor but when I’m actively giving birth I’d like for nobody to be present during that time. After which I also wanted time for myself and my new family first few moments together to be completely alone. For maybe just a couple of days at most until everyone can meet their new family member. BUT my partner is against this, he says family should be able to visit as soon as baby is born. Am I in the wrong or should I have the right to get myself together first before facing everyone again?