Giving birth is an incredible and intense experience, but what happens when your partner’s attempts to lighten the mood go too far? A woman (25F) recently shared her story of how her husband’s (27M) inappropriate jokes during labor led her to kick him out of the delivery room until their son was born. Now, the husband is furious and ignoring both his wife and newborn son. Was the wife’s reaction justified, or did she overreact? Let’s dive into the story.
The Painful Beginning

Husband’s Late Arrival

Joking Around

The Pain Escalates

Husband’s Jokes Turn Annoying

Inappropriate Jokes Continue

The Final Straw

Husband Gets Kicked Out

Husband’s Angry Reaction

Security Removes Husband

Ignoring Wife and Newborn

Husband Staying at Friend’s House

Seeking Help and Advice

A Dramatic Delivery Room Dilemma
So, was the wife justified in kicking her husband out of the delivery room, or did she overreact? The internet has been buzzing with opinions on this dramatic story. Some argue that the husband’s inappropriate jokes were out of line, while others believe the wife should have been more understanding. One thing’s for sure: this couple has a lot to work through before they can move forward as a family. Let’s take a look at some of the top responses from the internet.
NTA. Husband’s abusive behavior and neglect are major red flags.

NTA for kicking verbally abusive husband out of delivery room

NTA for kicking out husband who ignored her needs and mocked her during childbirth. Abuser needs help.
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Husband acts immature during birth, ignores wife and child after.

NTA. Husband made it all about himself and is now ghosting.

NTA. Husband made birth about himself, needs counseling.

Husband ignored wife’s wishes during delivery, needs counseling ASAP

NTA: Husband ignored wife and newborn for a month. Divorce imminent.

New mom kicks husband out of delivery room, NTA confirmed

Husband’s inappropriate joke during labor leads to justified NTA reaction.

Husband’s sexist remarks and lack of support justified wife’s actions

Nurse’s refusal to give epidural adds to AH behavior. NTA.

Hilarious NTA comment with a savage reply

Supportive birthing partner turned unsupportive father. NTA

Husband prioritized his ego over wife and child. NTA.

Giving birth is not a show. NTA is justified.

New mom kicks husband out of delivery room, NTA justified

NTA. Marriage counseling or leave him.

Standing up for yourself and your child is crucial. #NTA

Husband’s entitlement and anger caused wife significant pain and stress

New dad ignored newborn for a month. NTA for kicking out.

Reflecting on past behavior to justify kicking husband out

Concerned commenter urges safety for mother and baby

Commenter doubts authenticity of story, condemns man’s behavior.

New dad’s attempt to lighten mood backfires, gets escorted out

Supportive comment calling out immature husband’s behavior and suggesting therapy.

Empathetic support for woman who kicked out unsupportive husband. ❤️

Is the husband using an excuse to avoid parenting?

NTA. Partner’s abusive behavior during childbirth justifies kicking him out.

Woman rightfully kicks unsupportive husband out of delivery room.

Supportive reply to NTA comment on abusive husband during childbirth. ❤️

NTA. Women have called their husbands worse names and threatened them with death during childbirth.

Husband throws month-long tantrum after missing child’s birth. NTA.

New mom kicks out husband from delivery room, commenters support her.
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Father ignoring newborn justifies wife kicking him out. #NTA

Commenter calls out disrespectful behavior towards mother and child.

Husband stressed wife during birth, she kicked him out. NTA.

Husband’s behavior during childbirth: insensitive or just joking around? NTA

Sarcastic comment about the couple’s future divorce

NTA. Great advice on documenting his behavior and seeking legal counsel.
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Insensitive comment leads to divorce prediction and parenting reflection.

Change locks, lawyer up. Not the a**hole.

NTA. Lawyer advises swift action and therapy for husband’s jealousy.

Giving birth is a vulnerable time. NTA for setting boundaries.

NTA kicks husband out of delivery room.

♀️ Kick out the abusive husband, get a divorce. #NTA

Removing a disrespectful husband during childbirth is justified.

Security had to remove husband from delivery room for safety. NTA but reconsider relationship.

NTA for kicking out immature husband during delivery room

NTA. Husband’s immaturity caused tension during delivery.

Doula defends woman’s decision to kick out abusive husband during delivery

Partner’s behavior during childbirth is unacceptable. NTA.

NTA: No drama in this delivery room!

Educational resource shared for understanding abusive behavior in relationships

Standing up for herself. Short and sweet NTA comment.
