Family Feud Erupts: Mother Accuses Sister-in-Law of Stealing Daughter and Spoiling Son’s Birth Celebration in Shocking Showdown
That means Grandma and Grandpa might need to stay outside in the waiting room until the baby has arrived. To learn more about this particular story, we reached out to parenting expert and Founder of Pregnant Chicken, Amy Morrison.
Amy was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and discuss just how involved grandparents should be during a child’s birth.
“Grandparents can be a great support during childbirth, but how much they’re involved really depends on what the parents are comfortable with,” she shared. “Having them around can provide emotional backup, but it might also lead to some unwanted advice or added pressure.”
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“Being present at someone’s birth is a privilege, not a right”
“It often comes down to how healthy your relationship is long before the baby is born, which dictates how involved they should be,” Amy added.
On that note, the expert says, “It’s really helpful for couples to talk about what kind of help they want from their parents ahead of time.”
But if they’re worried about hurting their parents’ feelings, Amy says they can keep it friendly by showing appreciation for their parents’ willingness to help while gently sharing their own preferences. “Having a discussion before the baby is born also helps everyone talk about boundaries before they are crossed and things get heated,” she explained.
And if the new parents don’t want their own mother or father in the delivery room, Amy noted that there are plenty of alternative ways for them to help out.
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