Young children who are about to attend the birth of a sibling must be thoroughly prepared for the sights and sounds of labour. It is helpful if the child can get to know the midwife who will be with his mother during her labour. A young child needs a support person during the labour who can answer his questions and go with him if he wishes to leave the birthing room. A child who has seen his sibling being born may be very protective of her. Being present at a birth may help children to come to terms with their own sexuality later in life. There is no evidence of short or long-term psychological damage to children who have witnessed the birth of a sibling. Women who choose to have their children present during their labour have generally thought out their reasons very carefully beforehand.
即将见证弟弟妹妹出生的幼儿必须对分娩时的景象和声音做好充分准备。如果孩子能认识在其母亲分娩时陪伴的助产士，会很有帮助。幼儿在分娩过程中需要有一个能回答他的问题、并在他想离开分娩室时陪他一起离开的支持人员。目睹弟弟妹妹出生的孩子可能会对其非常呵护。在出生现场可能有助于孩子在日后更好地接受自己的性别身份。没有证据表明目睹弟弟妹妹出生的孩子会受到短期或长期的心理伤害。选择让孩子在自己分娩时在场的女性，通常事先都非常仔细地考虑过这样做的原因。
