I would hate it if my husband wasn't present, and I know it would kill him.

He was a great support for me while I was in labour, and he will definately be there for the birth of this one.

I could not have done it without mine...... but I guess I would if i had to.

We were both happy he was there.

Perhaps you could allow him be there at the birth of his child, but tell him you want him to sit to the side of the room and not talk or approach you. I think it would be mean to refuse a man to even be present. This is the birth of his baby!
Obviously he got into midwifery because he was interested in bringing babies into the world

I dont see why you couldnt... Joel cut TL's and I think Curtys (I was out to it) and that was a c/section...

I could not imagaine my DH not being there! He was a fantastic support.

IMO they are having an active role in this childs life, and i beleive they have every right to watch the birth of there child. This is for you AND HIM to talk through and discuss things.

I think everything else has been covered etc.

personally if a father wants to be there and they are going to be actively involved in there life - i think they have a right to be there - it is after all there child aswell and it takes 2 to make bubs.

my DH was present for all 3 births - 2 natural/induced & 1 elective c/s - he wouldnt of missed any for the world - altho he also stirred me and said he'd wait at the pub!....he did annoy me during my short labours BUT so did the midwives & my dr!

good luck

I think getting a court order is a bit over the top
If I asked my husband not to be there and he couldn't respect my choice enough that he would actually take me to court over it, I think that could very well spell the end for us.

Personally, the thought never entered my mind that my DH would not be there.
With the 1st baby I wasn't sure how DH would handle it, mainly with seeing me in pain, so I asked my parents to come as well to act as another support if need be.
With the 2nd birth, he got there literally 9 minutes before Cooper came out and I often think, that subconsciously I wasn't really trying too hard to push because I didn't want him to miss the birth of his baby. It was only once DH came running in the door that I was able to focus on what needed to be done and birth the baby.

Both times he was fantastic and if I told him not to massage me he wouldn't, if I held my hand out to him he took it. He just stayed up next to my head and didn't get in anyones way.

My DH was present for the birth of our daughter and I didn't want him to leave my side - he was my rock. He doesn't want to be present for this one (bad experience with DD - complications,etc) but I am really trying to talk him into it as I don't think I could do it without him and I don't really believe he doesn't want to be there, I think he just doesn't want to see as much as he did last time iykwim.

This equals the same as him telling YOU not to be at the birth of your child! JMO though!! What if you had to get a court order to be at the birth of your child? Sounds pretty silly doesn't it?

and ummm A Court Order wouldn't be applied because technically the baby isn't in the world yet and does not exist as a living being.. therefore a court order cannot be placed upon it... and IMO that is soo not a great thing to say If my DF even tried to pull a stunt like that, he would be sent flying out the door quicker than you could say 'judge'!!

Having said that, My DF has never had the experience of being with me when I gave birth.. My mum was my support person both times. DF and I were not together either time I gave birth, and by the time I finally got in contact with his work to tell him, I had already given birth to both children! I can't wait for BUB no3 to be born so that he can be there with me, supporting me and showing me how much he cares and loves me

I see it as his right to be there as much as mine...