[Advantages of father's assistance at the delivery].

OBJECTIVES

The objective of the study was to analyze the positive and negative reactions of the parents after the delivery with the presence of the father.

DESIGN

Questionnaire about reasons for being together at the delivery ward and impressions after the delivery, was given to 37 couples from 1 month to 1 year after the delivery.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Answers given to the questions in the questionnaire by 37 couples were analyzed.

RESULTS

One of the most important reasons for father's presence at the delivery ward was a desire to experience the delivery together with the mother. Women were glad to have had their partner with them during labor. It was very important for the mother to have a man helping her breathe through the pain during delivery. The men were also satisfied to have been with the mother and taken part in giving birth to their baby.

CONCLUSIONS

All the couples assessed the men's presence at the delivery ward in a highly positive way. Women felt better having had their partners with them during labor. Undoubtedly, experiencing child birth together has created an additional bond between the partners.