How often do both intended parents want to be in the delivery room? Do they ever ask for others to be there too?

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Hey, everyone, it's Amanda Kinnard-Fuchsgruber, Director of Bright Futures Families Surrogacy, with this week's Ask Question with Bright Futures Families. And the question is, how often do both intended parents want to be in the delivery room? I'd honestly say pretty often. But they're going to do whatever, you know, is most comfortable for you and whatever you would like to do, typically. Also, it depends on if you're having a vaginal delivery or with a C section. Typically, the number of people that are allowed in the room is limited. And the second part to the question is do they ask for others to be in there, too? And honestly, I would say typically no. 

Unless you guys have built a seriously close relationship or there is somebody that's not necessarily like a spouse or partner, but that's been a support person throughout this process, they may be asked that they be in the delivery room. However, everybody is going to do what's best, including the medical professionals for the birthing person. So it really does come down to what are you comfortable with, what is the hospital, what is the OB in that situation, what is the best situation, and who is allowed to be in there. I hope that helps. Have a great day.