Should mum come to be at home for birth?
Hi all! My mum lives abroad so she’d have to come to be with us during birth. With the Covid restrictions she wouldn’t be able to be at hospital but can be home to meet baby etc. Obviously because she lives abroad it’s not like she can come for a day then leave (as most parents would do). Plus due to Covid she’s probably got to come ahead of time to quarantine.
The pros I’m seeing:
It would be nice to share that moment with her as it’s such a special moment. She’s also not seen me since pregnancy started due to Covid so I feel like I’d like to spend some time with her (mostly before labour / baby) to have some time together properly before baby comes
She’s a doctor so I always thought it would be nice to have her for her experience
It would be an extra pair of hands to help with baby and allow us a rest
The cons:
Our relationship is tense at times. We love each other but she gets on my nerves really easily. I feel that’s the least you’d want in labour and with a new baby!
I feel that would be intruding in those special days when my husband, baby and I are starting a family. It’s their time too and I want to do what’s right for them also and to have private time for the 3 of us seems so special.
What are your thoughts on mums visiting / staying when new baby comes? What would you do?
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