Doctor sparks debate after claiming men shouldn’t see women give birth

Was your partner in the room when you gave birth?

The thing is, though, a UK doctor has come out and said that, in his opinion, men should not be in the room when a woman gives birth.

“Men should never watch a woman give birth”

In fact; Dr Michel Odent thinks that men should NEVER watch a woman give birth, and should not be expected to be in the delivery room for the delivery of his baby.

This, the doctor argues, is better for everyone involved, the father, the mother, and the baby. The reason he gives is that without their partner by their side, women can relax easier – which in turn will speed up labour and delivery.

Oh, and it doesn’t end there. Odent also claims a woman needs to be left alone for a while after she has given birth too, and says this will help with the bonding process.

In conversation with Netmums, he explained:

Do you agree?

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