HypnoBirthing® UK

[sjlaw]

My Husband would really like to receive the baby, or at least be the person to place baby on my chest. Our midwife isn't keen at all on the idea, and I was wondering if anybody here has done this or has any advice to reassure the midwife that Husband doesn't want to deliver the baby himself!

[Tums2Mums]

This thing to remember is that you have the right to request this. I would ask your midwife what her concerns are and ask questions around those, hopefully this will help her think a bit more 'out of the box'.

[sjlaw]

FYI

We saw the midwife again yesterday, and after just making a small change to wording (from "receive the baby" to "place baby on Mum's chest") she was much happier. But she did suggest that during birthing a midwife would be able to guide Husbands hands so he can help deliver... Which is much more than we expected after her first reaction!