Instantly, the second-guessing began. Yes, I had given birth three times, but I had no medical experience. What if I got squeamish and was more of a bother than a help? Could I be a reassuring ...

Maybe you don't have anyone to take care of your kids while you give birth, or maybe you want the arrival of a new sibling to be a family affair – either way, you're wondering if you can have your ...

This is a public service announcement to all mothers-in-law: The delivery room in a hospital does not have an open admission policy. If the person in active labor doesn't want you there, you can't get ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m 8½ months pregnant, and my husband and I are arguing about who should be allowed in the delivery room when I give birth. Related Articles Harriette Cole: I’m keeping my salary a ...

One such "adversity" is the fact that they will likely not be present in the delivery room when their daughter-in-law gives birth to their grandchild. You know, because their son isn't the one on the ...

"I'd like you to be there with me." There? As in there, in the delivery room? I had many responsibilities throughout my daughter's pregnancy. I hid the news in the early days. I loved every name ...