Pregnancy and childbirth can be a challenging time for couples, but what happens when a protective mother steps in to shield her son from witnessing the birth of his own children? In a controversial tale of family drama, a concerned mom takes matters into her own hands to keep her son away from the delivery room, fearing it would traumatize him and damage his already rocky marriage. But did her actions save the day or just make things worse? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story!
Marital Struggles During Pregnancy

Healthy Living vs. Pregnancy Cravings

Comparing Pregnancies

Accusations and Fights

The Fallout

To Be or Not to Be in the Delivery Room?

Mom’s Protective Instincts Kick In ️

Angry Texts from Mother-in-Law

Assumptions and Justifications

Consequences and Regrets

Trying to Make Amends

Nasty Messages from Friends

Was It the Right Decision? ♀️

Saving the Marriage or Ruining It?

The Aftermath: Twins, Drama, and a Family Torn Apart
In an attempt to protect her son from potential trauma and illness, this concerned mom may have inadvertently driven a wedge between him and his wife. Now, with the birth of their twin daughters, the couple’s relationship hangs in the balance as the wife refuses to let her husband and his family see the babies. Friends are taking sides and sending nasty messages, leaving everyone wondering if this mother’s intervention was truly for the best or if it just added fuel to the fire. Let’s see what people have to say about this delicate situation…
Commenter calls out son and mother-in-law for body shaming pregnant wife.

Overbearing mother-in-law and son criticized for behavior during twin birth

Commenter calls out OP for being a meddler and giving bad advice

Commenter calls out OP for being an a**hole for pushing son to miss birth of his children, while others share positive experiences of being present during their own children’s births.

Confused commenters agree: YTA, with a side of snark.
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Mother shields son from delivery room, called YTA by commenters

Commenter calls out potential fake story and labels OP as YTA

Overbearing mother criticized for shielding son from delivery room drama. YTA.
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Mother defends son in delivery room, but commenters say YTA

YTA? The son and mother are both abusive? Drama!

Mother criticized for shielding son from delivery room drama

Commenter calls out OP’s son, sparks heated response.

Commenter calls out OP and family for being huge assholes
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Debate on whether men can be mentally scarred by childbirth.

Mother’s interference in son’s marriage causes family drama. YTA.

Toxicity and sexism abound in this family

Husband not in delivery room: YTA or NAH?

Commenter calls out YTA behavior in delivery room.

Commenter calls out meddlesome mother in delivery room.
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Commenter calls out OP and son for terrible behavior towards pregnant wife.
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Mother’s interference causes rift in son’s marriage. YTA.

Commenter calls out mother’s outdated views on childbirth, sparks argument.
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Commenter’s confusion echoed by silence in reply section.

Commenter criticizes mother’s actions and predicts consequences.

Commenter calls out OP and son for sexist and selfish behavior

Commenter calls out unsupportive husband in delivery room drama.

Commenter calls out meddlesome mother-in-law, sparks debate.

Commenter accuses mother of being controlling and causing damage.

Commenter calls out immature behavior in tense delivery room situation

Mother’s overbearing behavior criticized by commenter. Therapy suggested.

Mom’s overprotectiveness questioned. Commenter says son should decide.

Mother’s over-involvement in son’s personal life backfires. YTA.
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Commenter calls out AH behavior and gives marriage advice

MIL takes son away during delivery, called out for entitlement. YTA

Commenter calls out toxic behavior of mother and son

Commenter calls out mother-in-law for ruining son’s marriage.

Commenter calls out meddlesome mother, defends son’s choices.

Commenter calls out meddlesome mother in delivery room.

Meddling mother-in-law criticized son’s pregnant wife, YTA.

Gender bias accusation sparks heated discussion.
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Daughter-in-law drama: YTA told to go suck it
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Commenter calls out son for not supporting his laboring partner
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Commenter calls out unacceptable behavior of son and mother.

Commenter delivers harsh judgement with no explanation.
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Mom of grown men advises counseling for couple, stay out.

Mom shields son from delivery drama, but steals cherished memories

Commenter accuses mother of being a meddler and a YTA

Commenter receives harsh judgement, no replies.

Commenter expresses strong negative sentiment towards article subject.

Commenter calls out YTA and suggests therapy for both.

Redditors call out YTA for discouraging son’s presence at birth

Commenter calls out YTA for insane gym suggestion

Fiery response to YTA comment in delivery room drama.

Commenter calls out mother and son, drama ensues.

Commenter calls out OP for encouraging son’s bad behavior.

Commenter calls out toxic behavior and excuses, deems OP YTA

Commenter calls out son’s immaturity and unsupportive behavior.
