Pregnancy and childbirth can be a beautiful experience for some, but for others, it can be a terrifying ordeal. One woman is about to have her first child, and she’s made a controversial decision that’s causing some serious family drama. She’s banned her husband from the delivery room and insists on having her sibling there instead. But why would she make such a choice? Let’s dive into this perplexing situation.
Sister’s Unusual Delivery Room Request

Husband Banned for Bizarre Reason

Gross and Sexist?

Sibling’s Aversion to Pregnancy

The Irrational Fury

Feeling Sick and Anxious

Sister Knows the Aversion

Outdated Family Views

Carrying Old Views

Time for Another Talk ️

Sister’s Bizarre Delivery Room Decision
In a shocking twist, a woman has banned her husband from the delivery room and insists on having her sibling there instead. The reason? She believes her husband will see her body differently in terms of sex if he witnesses the birth. The sibling, however, has a massive aversion to pregnancy and childbirth, making the situation even more complicated. The family’s outdated views on gender roles seem to have played a part in this decision. It’s time for another talk to try and resolve this family dilemma. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Supportive comment encourages husband’s involvement in childbirth.
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Husband banned from delivery room, NTA for being uncomfortable.

NAH commenter suggests a doula for support during childbirth

Sibling vs. Delivery Room: NAH handles sister’s request gracefully

Respect their decision and avoid unnecessary judgment
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Supportive comment encourages respecting birthing person’s wishes

Respecting boundaries: NTA for not wanting to be in delivery room

Respecting boundaries during childbirth.

Respectful disagreement on who should be in the delivery room.

Respectful comment on sister’s delivery room decision.

Privacy during delivery is personal choice, not a**hole behavior

NTA comment acknowledges discomfort but calls out hypocrisy and entitlement.

Sibling insists on sister’s choice, calls out hypocrisy. ESH

Choosing not to be in the delivery room, but wife’s concern valid
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Supportive comment suggests alternatives to sister’s shallow demands.

Sibling vs. Husband in Delivery Room: NAH for choosing

Asserting boundaries: NTA says no to sister’s delivery room request.

Supportive comment encourages sister’s decision to ban husband from delivery room.

Sibling banned husband from delivery room, consider hiring a doula.

Husband banned from delivery room for stress reduction

Supportive comment advises against attending childbirth due to aversion.
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Respectful reply acknowledges sister’s right to choose who’s present

Supportive comment suggests finding a non-related coach for delivery room

Options for supporting sister during childbirth without discomfort, not A or B
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Choosing not to have kids can lead to a fulfilling life

Respectful comment acknowledges personal boundaries in childbirth, suggests alternatives.

Respectful decision-making on attending delivery room. NAH

Setting boundaries for the delivery room. NTA wins!

Witnessing childbirth isn’t for everyone
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Setting boundaries without hurting feelings is key in delicate situations

Sibling over Spouse in Delivery Room: NAH, Just Say No

Respect her choice, your judgement is irrelevant

Offering support without being in the delivery room. NTA.

Respectful disagreement on childbirth preferences, but show compassion

Growing a human is freaky and traumatizing, NTA for banning.

Respect sister’s decision, but father’s exclusion is sad

Setting boundaries during childbirth is okay, NAH.

Father’s perspective on being banned from delivery room.

Mom-to-be wants privacy during delivery, no family spectators allowed

Childbirth is beautiful yet gross. Sister not AH for banning husband.

Respectful exchange of opinions on husband’s presence in delivery room.
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Supportive comment advises against sister’s delivery room request.

Husband banned from delivery room, friend declines to watch. NTA.

Tokophobia and childbirth: the ultimate fear of many women

Mother shares personal experience and supports sister’s decision.

Sibling support is important, but boundaries are important too. #NTA

A graphic and honest account of childbirth. Stay away!

Fear of pregnancy is valid and not uncommon

Sibling preferred over husband in delivery room, commenter says NTA.

Sibling refuses to be present during sister’s delivery. NTA.
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Supportive comment suggests sister consider alternative birth supporters

Support for not allowing husband in delivery room, with humor.

User defends husband’s exclusion from delivery room as not sexist.
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Witnessing childbirth doesn’t change how you see your partner. NTA

Sibling over husband in delivery room? Commenters call sister weird
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Single woman shares her take on delivery room preferences ♀️

Sibling vs. Husband in Delivery Room: NAH, just preferences.

Father defends husband banned from delivery room, calls sister crazy

Compromise is key in supporting your partner during childbirth

Validating fear of childbirth, supporting sister’s choice, and boundaries.

Sibling wants to be in delivery room, but studies show partners help more. NAH sister is scared and needs support.

Navigating internalized sexism and childbirth aversion in relationships.
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Is the sister trying to change OP’s mind about kids?

Sibling rivalry leads to delivery room drama. ESH.

Sibling over spouse in delivery room? NTA wins.
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Polite communication during pregnancy is key.

Supportive comment suggests compromise for sister’s delivery room dilemma.

Supportive comment about not being able to handle childbirth.
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A sibling’s traumatic experience at childbirth, but NAH.

Sibling over spouse in delivery room, NTA explains discomfort and compromise.

Supportive sibling offers childbirth support, deemed NTA by commenters

Agreeing with the commenter’s discomfort with being in a delivery room

Choosing not to be in delivery room, but lighten up

Respectful disagreement on husband’s presence during childbirth. NAH.
