tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post4547679461385599411..comments2023-10-08T09:07:21.702-07:00Comments on Beautiful Creations: Young child in birthing room?Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892560472240937277noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7753074156940305714.post-20126241964574738722011-04-07T03:15:17.470-07:002011-04-07T03:15:17.470-07:00For a split second my husband toyed with the idea ...For a split second my husband toyed with the idea of our then 4 year old to be at the birth of our 3rd baby. Needless to say I was mortified and after discussing the potential trauma he could experience from seeing his mother in pain, blood (and other bodily fluids) and seeing his baby brother born covered in the usual goop - we both firmly decided against it. He was waaaaay too young and I'm certain he wouldn't cope with any of what would go on in a labour room, not to mention if things went wrong with the labour/baby. In saying that, some friends of ours let their 12 year old in for the birth of his baby brother and I'm led to believe it was a really positive experience for them. As you say, each to their own....I guess it comes down to the age and maturity of the child and making sure you prepare them for the worst. I can't say I'd be doing it with a 5 year old that's for sure.Jacqui Honeywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08784305592758456367noreply@blogger.com