Can husbands stay throughout the entire labor process?

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Hi ladies. Can my husband stay with me from the time we check in to labor and delivery till the time we leave? Is there ever a time where he would be asked to step out of the room? It's one of my irrational fears and I feel that I need him with me all the time. Thank you!!

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My husband stayed the entire time. He was never asked to leave. Even for my epidural, he held my hands.

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My husband stayed the entire time. The nurse even had him helping out and holding one of my legs while I pushed lol

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My husband was with me the entire time, including when they administered the epidural. Policies will vary from hospital to hospital, I’m sure. If you’re nervous you can always call and ask- at least that way you would know what to expect. And you can include in your birth plan that you want him with you at all times.

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My husband had to step out when they put me under general anesthesia. He was able to return once I was under. But it’s rare women are put under and even more rare an anesthesiologist allows someone in the room during a general anesthesia surgery.

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The only time he was sent out was while they were preparing me for the c section in the OR. Once I was all set and they were ready to cut into me, they let him in.

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My husband was able to stay pretty much the entire time. He was asked to step out during the epidural. About an hour or so before i began pushing, the nurse suggested he get a drink/ something to eat. But he was there during the entire delivery. He was also able to sleep in the hospital with me for both nights, they gave him a pull out bed to sleep on. And the hospital also allowed him to order breakfast/ lunch/ dinner with me. (Buffalo, NY)

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Unless you have a caesarean he should be able to stay the whole time. My delivery ended up being an emergency csection. my husband had to wait while they got me ready to operate and then was allowed to join me.

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My husband was asked to leave at one point because he was about to pass out. They made him go eat something!! I was like I want pizza too 😩😩😩

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Mine did. My mom was there as well but left when it was time to push on her own accord to give me privacy. No one was asked to leave at any point but if it was a c section it would have been myself and one other person.

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My husband stayed during my epidural in fact they asked him to crouch down so I could put my legs on his and hold my hands never once was he asked to leave

Can husbands stay throughout the entire labor process?

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