Birth support
Just for some back story, I’m 18 and live with my mom. My baby’s father and I have both gotten into new relationships (him when I was 7 weeks pregnant, me around 18 weeks). I’m having a hard time figuring out who to have in the room when I’m in labor (39 weeks right now). My mom wants to be there, but we don’t have the best relationship. I feel like she will stress me out. Also, I already have learned that, in a medical situation like a hospital, my wants are not taken seriously being so young when my mom is with me. Questions and information that should be directed at me she ends up being asked or told, and she doesn’t notice when it’s happening, so I end up left out of the loop. My dad and I are close, but I’m uncomfortable with having him there. I also have two friends who want to be there, but I’m uncomfortable having them there as well since they don’t like respecting my boundaries. My boyfriend wants to come while I’m in the hospital, but he does not respond well to me being in pain so we both agree him being there when I’m in labor probably isn’t the best idea. My baby’s father most likely won’t want to be there. He hasn’t had any contact with me for a few months. I’m just feeling so frustrated and like I’m going to end up alone. I might just give in and let my mom be there, but I know it’s not the best idea. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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