Who Gets To Be In The Delivery Room?

CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT

Who should be in the delivery room?

In today’s episode, you will learn why having that conversation with yourself and other family members is critical, especially if you are an expectant mother. Whitney covers why each generations has a different perception and expectation about being in the delivery rooms. Older women, for example, believe they should be allowed in the room while their grandchild is being born while Gen Z mothers feel that they are 100% responsible for choosing who should be let in. What do you think? Let me know after listening to this episode of Calling Home.

Tune in!

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show
• [00:31] Who should be in the delivery room?
• [00:59] What do women of older generations feel about it vs Gen Z mothers?
• [02:32] Stories from several women
• [03:41] The different family dynamics and preferences
• [04:26] Factors to consider when making this decision
• [04:50] #Understand that birth is not a spectator sport
• [06:14] #Embrace open communication and set clear boundaries
• [07:27] # Consider cultural norms and personal beliefs
• [10:12] Questions to ask yourself before you get anyone to the delivery room
• [13:12] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “Millenials and young Gen Z mothers believe that the person giving birth should 100% decide who gets in the delivery room.” [01:38]
• “The debate of who can be allowed in the delivery room should be a personal decision that should depend on a person’s preferences and family dynamics.” [04:08]
• “Birth is not a spectator sport. It is a medical procedure that is vulnerable, and you need someone close to you to offer support, care and guidance.” [04:50]

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