Hubby doesn't want to cut the cord

[clairealfie]

My hubby isn't sure and I don't care either way, so he'll just decide on the day. So long as he's in the room with me hugging and supporting I'm not that bothered about the cord I think I'll have better things to worry about!

 

[luckynumber3]

My oh is the same, adamant he won't but like many other ladies have said, you never know how it will turn out when baby is out! X

 

[nicolefx]

The problem isn't my OH here it's me LOL - he wants to be there the whole time, cut the cord, see the babies head coming out .. i'm sooo squeamish on the otherhand, i'm the one who would like to just wake up to nice clean baby in a nice fluffy blanky . Although considering I don't have the option to wait outside I think it's a fear I will have to get over lol xxx

 

[jemmywoo84]

my boyfriend doesn't want to either, it was a struggle to make him agree to be there in the delivery room!!

 

[GilmoreGirl]

My hubby was quite insistent that he didn't want to do it either, but everything happened so fast, and next thing he knew the dr was putting the scissors in his hand and showing him where to cut... he said it was just a blur and he did it. He may hide when the time comes this time.

 

[JemimaP]

My OH had no interest in cutting the cord with my DD and i presume he'll be the same with this one.

He's not remotley squeamish but just doesn't see what it would add to the experience. I'd never really thought about it and when he mentioned it i honestly couldn't think of a reason that he should. He was very involved down that end though!

 

[aliwnec10]

Honestly i wouldn't make a big deal about it or feel upset about it.

My husband didn't cut our sons cord either. I could have cared less, especially after i just gave birth. lol.

I see no point in forcing them to do something they're not comfortable doing. Heck even i wouldn't want to cut the cord if i could.

 

[Peyre]

To be honest...I don't even know if I want him to be around, seeing me red whilst pushing, with all my parts exposed and bleeding and pooing at the same time...

He wants to be around, though...but I rather deliver with the medical staff and my mum or alone...

Soooo...if he feels squimish, respect his choice.

 

[Srrme]

Mine didn't cut Elias' because he was premature, and I don't know if he'll be cutting this ones either. I honestly don't mind either way.

 

[booboo42]

my OH doesn't want to either but i am fine with that. i wouln't want to either and i don't want him to feel obliged to do something they don't want to - it is the birth of his children - he should have a say too! if he changes his mind on the day, that is ok too!

 

[dizzyangel]

Ive never actually asked my OH if he would like to do that! Its never crossed my mind and probably hasnt crossed his either!
Maybe a subject I can bring up with him at the weekend...............

 

[bubbles19]

my OH isnt squimish, but he still doesn't want to cut it, he doesnt want to look down there when im giving birth either, and i honestly have no problem with that, i know it will freak him out, it would freak me out too. i know how hard it is for him to get his head around that we're actually having a baby and i dont wanna add anymore pressure on to him, he may change his mind when its all happening and thats fine too x

 

[MoniG]

Don't worry!
I have a feeling while giving birth/once the baby is out that will be the last thing from your mind.

I on the other hand don't even want to think of the cord being cut, I don't want to see it or know its even there available for a cutting and i'm not a squeemish person but something about that makes me get the jitters

 

[SabrinaKat]

I'm having a c-section and my OH will be up at my head, neither of us need to see the blood and guts and I am more than happy to have the professionals cut the cord; he'll hold the baby while they stitch me up -- there are certain things I think are better left unseen by my beloved DH!

best wishes

 

[crimsonsky]

Hee! I don't know if mine does or not but i wouldn't want to do it either! If he so wishes fine but if not i wouldn't bother x

 

[Amethyste]

I just asked mine and he doesn't want to do it either. Mind you, i ll be glad if he doesn't pass out, he is not comfortable in hospital, i am not even starting with blood (he couldn't look when they did my blood test, i did and didn't feel bad lol). Hopefully he will change his tune about cutting the cord !!

I might be naive but i am really surprise how many men don't want to cut the cord (including mine!!). I always supposed that fathers would like to do it, but now that i am thinking about it, i don't think i would do it myself!

 

[mavsprtynpink]

My husband doesn't even want to look. He told me to tell the nurses not to ask him to take a look as the baby comes out. He doesn't want to cut the cord. He just wants to stay by my head. Hold my leg for me. And be a cheerleader. We are going to birthing classes so maybe that will change his mind but for now he is too much of a wuss.

 

[Berri]

I hadn't even thought to have this discussion with hubby so thanks to the OP for posting! We talked about it yesterday and (as he's another who is very squeamish) he said if he was still conscious he'd do it

Ah these big tough men hey

 

[SouthernC]

My OH said he didnt want to cut the cord only cause he said he was afraid he would cut it the wrong way or hurt the baby or something lol he may change his mind, if not I will get my mom to cut it, or let both of his grandmas cut it together.

 

[skainatsky]

My hubs won't be cutting cord this time around as well! It is our 3rd and I am ok with it!