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Name: Jamie
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Our first child is set to arrive in 6-1/2 weeks!! My husband & I have taken birthing classes & are awaiting the birth of our child. My husband plans to be present through the entire labor & delivery. My question is: Do you think that will affect our intimacy after the birth? I've heard that it has in some cases and was wondering if anyone had any input.
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Name: lisa | Date: May 1st, 2006 1:41 PM
he will defo see you in a different way,but a good one.my partner said he could not belive how well i coped and although it was a painful time for me he will always remember what i had to go through to get our 2 beautiful healthy kids.he will probably put you on a higher pedistal because of what you have had to go through to give him a perfect child,and appreciate you more in a special way.it is a bit messy(the birth) to say the least but there is not much your partner can do only to hold your hand ect i think they can feel helpless too! 

Name: Belle | Date: May 1st, 2006 2:22 PM
Your husband should absolutely be there for the birth of your child! My husband and I had our first child 3 months ago, and sharing the experience was amazing. (Not to mention that he was a huge help throughout labor!) Our intimacy has been affected somewhat, but that's due to lack of sleep, sensitivity (I'm nursing) and that type of stuff, not him seeing me give birth.
Hope this helps! 

Name: Chris R | Date: May 1st, 2006 8:21 PM
Congrats Jamie! My husband was there for it all, and I wouldn't have had it any other way. The poor guy went with me to most of my prenatla checkups too, and did well for all but the 12 week where my Dr. did a pap smear while he was in the room. He was way more uncomfortable about that than the actual birth. Your husband doesn't want to miss it and you will really want him there. If you or he is nervous about watching the actual birth, have him holding your hand. Mine was nervous at first, but when the baby starting to come out he ran down to watch, it hasn't affected us. He has a great deal of respect for what I went through though. He also didn't cut the cord, that did make him a little queasy, which is fine with me, we'll see if he cuts this one. 

Name: Jamie | Date: May 2nd, 2006 2:55 PM
Thanks Ladies! This is just the reassurance I think I needed. 

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