Who has seem someone give birth??

[claire81]

Hi was just wondering if anyone here has witnessed a family member or friend giving birth? Not on TV or anything, actually holding their hand as they push their child into the world.

I always said it was something i would never do but my sister asked for me when she had Faye premature this year i am so glad i did. Not only was it the only chance i had to see her alive, but it made my sister and i that little bit closer still.

I think the situation was very different to most people as she was only 24 weeks and the hour i was with her was very intense as no one was sure if the baby would be stillborn or not. Thankfully my sister had 16 precious hours with her daughter.

The emotions you feel when that baby comes out is now something i understand, cuz when you go through it yourself, your crying for the child you've just given birth to, when you're watching someone, its relief for them, the partner, joy of seeing the baby, anguish of seeing a loved one in pain.........

Sorry for the long post i just wanted to share my story and hear other peoples xx

 

[Ebony_Mommy]

no but wud luv to tho

 

[Sarah&Braydon]

no i havent and dont think id wanna see a family member in that much pain

 

[Xena]

No I haven't. I don't have any desire to but I would if I was asked to.

 

[mary70]

i stopped with my sister 9 months after i had kieron and i will say with no doubt i would rather be the one giving birth than the one watching

 

[budge]

i saw a cow giving birth once in a field in derbyshire. Does that count?

 

[Xena]

my dad always goes on about how beautiful it is to see a baby horse being born.
strange fellow my dad lol.

 

[Hellokitty]

I used to be a nurse in operating theatres so I've seen loads of caesareans.

But during my training I witnessed 2 live births which were total extremes...

One lady had a very long and difficult labour and finally gave birth to a 13lb baby girl who needed a little help to get going.

The other lady was in labour for only a fews hours and quickly gave birth to a 5 and a half pound boy!

I felt privileged to be there and I'm glad I've seen it because I feel I know what to expect under most circumstances.