I’m Giving Birth ALONE After My Husband Mansplained Pregnancy to Me

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of marital drama and birthing woes that’ll have you on the edge of your seat! Our mama-to-be has been through the ringer with her hubby, who’s suddenly become a self-proclaimed birth expert after witnessing a few deliveries at work. With his fragile ego and unsupportive attitude, this fierce mama is considering going solo for baby number six! Will she give birth alone and surprise her man after the fact? Or will they hash it out and find a way to welcome their little one together? Let’s dive in and find out!

Hubby’s Been My Birth Bestie… Until Now

Home Births & Hospital Deliveries, He’s Seen It All!

Couldn’t Have Done It Without Him… Until His New Job

Hubby’s Seen Other Women Give Birth… And Now He Thinks He’s An Expert! ‍♀️

Sometimes His ‘Mansplanations’ Aren’t Even Correct!

That’s How They Came Up With 40 Weeks, Hubby… It’s The Average! ‍♀️

One Early Induction Happy Hospital Doesn’t Make Him An Expert

I Know What My Body Does… And It’s Perfectly Normal!

Hubby Thinks Something’s Wrong With Me For Going Full Term? The Nerve!

He’s Worried I’ll Embarrass Him In Front Of His Coworkers!

⏰ My Labors Are Lightning Fast… No Time For Pain Relief!

No Epidurals Here… Just Raw, Primal Birthing Power!

All Natural, All The Way… That’s How I Roll!

Pushing Out A Bowling Ball Here… No Time For Tip-Toeing Around Feelings!

‍♀️ Fragile Ego? Then Stay Home, Hubby!

Thinking About A Solo Home Birth… No COVID Restrictions!

Not Afraid To Birth Alone… I’ve Done It Before!

Hubby’s Only There For Baby Emergencies… We Still Need To Talk

‍♀️ No Pettiness Here… Just Want Supportive Vibes Only! ✨

Mama’s Fed Up With Hubby’s Birth ‘Mansplaining’… Considering Solo Delivery!

Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a real birthing battle on our hands! Our seasoned mama has had enough of her hubby’s newfound ‘expertise’ and is seriously considering kicking him out of the delivery room altogether! Can you blame her, though? ‍♀️ I mean, who wants to be ‘mansplained’ while pushing out a baby? Not this fierce mama, that’s for sure! But wait, there’s more! She’s even toying with the idea of a secret solo home birth! Talk about a plot twist! Let’s see what the internet has to say about this wild ride of a situation…

Choose a supportive partner, not a self-centered one.

Giving birth alone after husband mansplains pregnancy. Empathy and support appreciated.

NAH, communication is key. Discuss instead of mansplain

Set clear boundaries with your husband before labor or ban him

A rare moment of agreement in a tense pregnancy tale

Reddit divided on judgment, better seek help elsewhere

Choosing to give birth alone is understandable but may strain relationship

ESH in a nutshell: Communication breakdown in a pregnancy pandemic. ‍♀️

Expert in giving birth shuts down mansplainer husband

Debate on mansplaining and the value of personal experience.

A commenter thinks excluding husband from birth would be wrong ‍♀️

ESH, weird comments & condescension = toxic communication

Advocate turned critic after reading about husband’s embarrassing priorities

Support for pregnant woman dealing with mansplaining husband

User criticizes OP’s decision to exclude husband from birth.

Husband’s mansplaining puts him out of the delivery room

Petty argument or mansplaining? YTA or NTA?

Debating the use of ‘mansplain’ and ‘fem-splaining’ ESH

New medical personnel sometimes lack empathy, NTA. Have a conversation?

Reddit user calls out OP for seeking advice on 6th child

Suggests conversation with husband, adding humor to ease tension

ESH, but commenter thinks having six kids is irresponsible

Engage in an open, non-ego driven conversation with your husband ‍ ‍ to address his hurtful mansplaining tendencies.

Empowerment matters in childbirth. NTA, you call the shots

Empowering response to mansplaining during childbirth

Harsh criticism for insufferable couple who spawned 6 ‘critters’

Unsupportive comment warns of marriage damage and potential divorce.

User defends husband’s pregnancy expertise, calls out ‘mansplaining’ label.

User criticizes couple for having 6 children and not being able to have a mature conversation. ESH

A supportive partner but too excited to share his knowledge? Have an honest conversation.

Discussion on the importance of involving partner in childbirth

User calls out OP for being selfish and TA

The commenter questions the validity of ‘mansplaining’ in this context.

ESH for not letting husband see birth over petty argument

Being a victim of sexism doesn’t justify excluding husband. YTA.

Husband should be there, but calling it ‘mansplaining’ is unfair.

Divorce threat for giving birth alone ‍♀️

Giving birth alone? Not recommended, but NTA for decision.

NTA, but avoid using gendered insults for productive conversation.

ESH. Couple needs to communicate better before having six children

Debate on overpopulation and personal choice gets heated. ESH.

Nod and agree to avoid fueling the mansplaining fire

Is pregnancy just about the mother’s comfort or both parents?

Pregnancy facts corrected. Can’t trust anyone, even husband

ESH but also funny how she’s against averages when it suits her

User calls out OP for being sexist and an a**hole for not appreciating her husband’s help during pregnancy. No replies.

Curious comment about pregnancy duration and prematurity statistics

Negative comment on overpopulation, no engaging replies.

Counseling could help before shutting him out of childbirth

Supportive comment defends husband’s ‘over-explanation’ for new job.

Insightful comment about pregnancy and birth with no replies.

ESH but don’t withhold birth from the father. Have a talk and limit involvement.

Empowering response to unsupportive husband during childbirth

ESH, but a calm explanation might help.

Reader skeptical of author’s argument but open-minded.

ESH for husband’s behavior, but communication is key in relationships.

NTA wants to give birth alone after husband’s embarrassing attitude

User argues childbirth is overplayed and father has right to be there

Redditor calls out OP for insulting her husband’s concerns

Discussing childbirth conflict: keep husband informed, but resolve issue.

Communicate with your husband about your feelings ‍ , remember it’s his baby too ‍♂️.

A gentle suggestion for better family planning

Choose a homebirth and forget the worries, husband or no husband!

ESH. Communication is key, give your husband a chance

Communicate with your husband and don’t punish him too badly

Insensitive comment about childbirth. ‍♀️

Divisive post sparks YTA verdict, let the debate begin

A helpful explanation with a gentle YTA reminder

ESH: Commenter points out both need to grow up before children.

User questions OP’s bias and suggests both parties are being dismissive.