How many Birthing Partners...

LarLar · Mar 31st, 2012, 15:23 PM

I'm a long way from giving birth yet but i was thinking about it as i seem to have this need to plan everything out..

I was curious as to how many people are usually allowed in the room while you are giving birth. I'd like my Partner and my mum to be there..

I'm going to be having the baby in the Western Infirmary Glasgow or the Royal Infirmary Glasgow.

Was hoping someone would know these particular hospitals policies or if i should say to my midwife when i see her which won't be until the 10th of april (2 days before my 14th week).

Thankyou!

Blah11 · Mar 31st, 2012, 16:18 PM

it'll be 2

I had my OH and mum at both too.

LarLar · Mar 31st, 2012, 16:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blah11

it'll be 2

I had my OH and mum at both too.

ah that's great do you think i should still mention it to my midwife?

Or when it comes to it just bring my mum along haha.

Tacey · Apr 1st, 2012, 03:45 AM

I think it's best to see what the hospital's policy is, so worth a mention to your midwife. I think most places allow 2 though.

LarLar · Apr 1st, 2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Tacey

I think it's best to see what the hospital's policy is, so worth a mention to your midwife. I think most places allow 2 though.

Thankyou

i think i will do i just feel somewhat hesitant about asking stuff incase i sound stupid. It'd be really important for me to have my mum there as she isn't very well and yeah it'd be special..

If one of either of those hospitals say it's a 1 person policy do i have the right to change to one that has another policy? and how would i go about this?

Scuba · Apr 1st, 2012, 08:47 AM

I'm sure most places let you have 2 people at the birth! I really wouldn't worry - just say to your midwife (or call the hospital you want to deliver at directly if you rather) and ask them

don't worry about looking silly, I ask some ridiculous things and blame it on baby brain lol xx

LarLar · Apr 1st, 2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scuba

I'm sure most places let you have 2 people at the birth! I really wouldn't worry - just say to your midwife (or call the hospital you want to deliver at directly if you rather) and ask them

don't worry about looking silly, I ask some ridiculous things and blame it on baby brain lol xx

Ahh thankyou if i get too nervous about asking the midwife i'll phone the hospital and see if they'll tell me.

I know one of them definitely allows 2 people as my friend was allowed her mum and partner. But that's not the one i'm booked in for my scans or anything. It'd just save hassle switching over if it turns out the hospital i'm at already has a 2 person policy.

lizardbreath · Apr 1st, 2012, 13:21 PM

I only had the father at the birth but I was allowed two I just didn't want anyone but fob at the birth

holly2234 · Apr 1st, 2012, 15:56 PM

I think its normally 2

Its worth a mention to the midwife. Just tell her you want to be sure which hospital is going to be the right choice for you and that is one of the deciding factors.

GlasgowAngel · Apr 1st, 2012, 16:16 PM

In Glasgow the 2 hospitals you can choose to give birth are the Princess Royal or the Southern General. You can't give birth in the western.

The Southern only allows 1 person
The Royal allows 2 as long as it's in your birth plan.

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LarLar Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,485	How many Birthing Partners... I'm a long way from giving birth yet but i was thinking about it as i seem to have this need to plan everything out.. I was curious as to how many people are usually allowed in the room while you are giving birth. I'd like my Partner and my mum to be there.. I'm going to be having the baby in the Western Infirmary Glasgow or the Royal Infirmary Glasgow. Was hoping someone would know these particular hospitals policies or if i should say to my midwife when i see her which won't be until the 10th of april (2 days before my 14th week). Thankyou!

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Blah11 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38,156	it'll be 2 I had my OH and mum at both too.

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Tacey Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 5,964	I think it's best to see what the hospital's policy is, so worth a mention to your midwife. I think most places allow 2 though.

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Scuba Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 1,908	I'm sure most places let you have 2 people at the birth! I really wouldn't worry - just say to your midwife (or call the hospital you want to deliver at directly if you rather) and ask them don't worry about looking silly, I ask some ridiculous things and blame it on baby brain lol xx

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lizardbreath Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada , Ontario Posts: 2,158	I only had the father at the birth but I was allowed two I just didn't want anyone but fob at the birth

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holly2234 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 5,604	I think its normally 2 Its worth a mention to the midwife. Just tell her you want to be sure which hospital is going to be the right choice for you and that is one of the deciding factors.

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GlasgowAngel Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow Posts: 963	In Glasgow the 2 hospitals you can choose to give birth are the Princess Royal or the Southern General. You can't give birth in the western. The Southern only allows 1 person The Royal allows 2 as long as it's in your birth plan.

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