Hospital Standoff: She Demands Delivery Room Access or Nothing

A woman is adamant that her mom is not allowed in the delivery room as she gives birth. Her mother is offended – who is in the wrong? 

Mother Insists On Being In Delivery Room

As a first-time mother, the prospect of giving birth can be both exciting and daunting. However, one 20-year-old woman, who we’ll call Lea, had her excitement dampened by her mother’s insistence on being present in the delivery room.

Lea Has Always Been Private

Lea explains that she has always been private about her body and that her mother’s openness about such matters makes her uncomfortable. When she informed her mother of her decision not to let her in the delivery room, the response was less than favorable. “She said she just wouldn’t be there then,” Lea shares.

Lea’s Right To Decide

Despite her mother’s hurt feelings, Lea believes that it is her right to decide who is present during such a personal and intimate moment. “Isn’t it up to me who gets to be in the room for this life altering moment in my life?,” she asks.

Lea’s Mom Insists

Lea’s mother, however, feels entitled to be present during the birth of her grandchild. “Because her mom was in the room with her,” Lea explains. When pressed for a better reason, Lea’s mother simply states, “because I want to.”

Lea’s Best Friend Will Be Present Instead

Lea stands her ground, asserting that her best friend, who she has known for ten years, will be present during the birth. “It’s a completely different relationship,” she explains.

The situation has caused tension between Lea and her mother, with the latter giving her the silent treatment. “Now I’m not even comfortable in the place where I’m staying,” Lea laments. “I’m the person giving birth so I think what I want is more important.”

Many Support Lea’s Decision

Many have come out in support of Lea’s decision, emphasizing the importance of respecting boundaries during such an intimate moment. “It’s your birth experience and your decision,” Lea writes. “If you’re not comfortable with it, she needs to respect that.”

Others point out that it is ultimately the mother’s medical situation and therefore her decision. “You’re pushing a baby out, you get to decide who’s in the room,” another says.

Damage Control

Another person offers a helpful suggestion for damage control with Lea’s mother. “It might be helpful to tell her that it’s not because you don’t trust her, and you do want her involved with the baby, you’re just really self-conscious and are trying to do what’ll be easiest and the least stressful,” they suggest. “You could also tell her that you want her at the hospital, in case you change your mind day-of, but for now, you’re planning on the current setup.”

Larger Issue With Boundaries

However, some express concern over the woman’s mother’s behavior, suggesting that it may be indicative of a larger issue with boundaries. “If she can’t handle this boundary take a look at how she treats your sister and her children,” one person writes. “I’ll bet money on her not respecting parenting boundaries either.”

Another person sums it up, “She is having a temper tantrum to manipulate your choice… and I’m proud that you are strong enough to stand up for the birth plan that you need. Good luck.”

What would you have done in this situation?

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