Community Chat

[JaneMarple]

The ruling was recently handed down in February say that the mother has a right to privacy in the delivery room in the case of Plotnick vs De Luccia. The parents to be are estranged and the mother sought the court action.

I agree with the ruling, what do you think?

[mgm2]

It's his child too..he might want to see his child born.

I disagree with the ruling.

[tansy]

If we were on good terms, I'd let him in for the birth but he has to stay up by my head--lol.

[mgm2]

On 3/11/2014 tansy said: If we were on good terms, I'd let him in for the birth but he has to stay up by my head--lol.

LOL! &

[BeagleMama_1]

I agree with the ruling. Childbirth is already a stressful and difficult time for the expectant mother and she should not be obligated or forced to have anyone in the delivery room that she doesn't want in there - regardless of whether they are otherwise on good terms or not.

[JaneMarple]

On 3/11/2014 mgm2 said:

It's his child too..he might want to see his child born.

I disagree with the ruling.

Yes it is his baby too but, in this case It seems to be the best. The presence of the Dad could make her feel worse while in labor, such as her BP.

[Irshgrl31201]

I don't think a woman should be forced to have anyone in the delivery room that she doesn't want to. That is an extremely stressful and painful time, why should she be forced to do anything?

[JaneMarple]

I forgot to mention that I read the story on nj.com

[PurpleBunny]

I agree with it. She's the one doing the birthing, her comfort is primary.

[gazelle77]

Totally! The Mother has every right to decide who is in the delivery room!