Mumsnet user sparks outrage by saying men should be BANNED from maternity wings
While most mothers would want the support of their partner to get them through the mental, emotional and physical difficulties of childbirth, it seems some would rather go it alone
A MUM has sparked outrage online after suggesting she didn't want her partner or "a load of other blokes" in the maternity ward she is booked to have a Caesarean.
While most mothers would want the support of their partner to get them through the mental, emotional and physical difficulties of childbirth, it seems some would rather go it alone.
Likewise, many partners want to be there to help their loved ones get through one of the toughest things the human body can go through.
But took to the parenting forum to ask other mums if they thought it was unreasonable the ward where she is booked to have her procedure gave the option for her partner to stay over night.
She wrote: "Just going through this week's post and find a letter from the hospital about what to do/not do prior to the op, what time to arrive etc.
"At the back is a letter for my 'support person', with a list of do's and don'ts for their stay on the ward with me after my section.
"Sorry, WTF?! I love DP (dear partner) dearly but not a chance do I want him or more importantly a load of other blokes on the ward.
"I was already going to discharge myself the following morning but was realistic about staying a bit longer if needed- b******* to that I am definitely leaving as soon as my catheter is out and I can walk again!
"Am I the only person who thinks this is really b***** unreasonable?"
The response was a mix of people saying they agreed and people saying they felt they needed their partner their after the birth and got quite stressed when they were asked to go home.
The mum later went on the explain that her real issue was with strangers being around vulnerable women who needed their privacy at night.
When she was asked what is wrong with partners staying in the ward, another user responded: "Because they are not patients, they shouldn't be allowed on 24/7.
"Women who've just given birth deserve privacy and dignity, childbirth, however you do it, is hard enough (especially afterwards) and women should have the right not to have strange men in their personal space.
"A curtain does naff all really to make you feel private and safe.
"My DH (dear husband) is a very nice man and respects women and wouldn't hurt a fly. But how would the woman in the next bed know that, and why should we expect her to just trust that is true?"