If you have ever been through childbirth or if you have been in the room when childbirth was happening, you realize that it isn’t always the easiest thing to see. It is incredibly painful and difficult, but most mothers will admit that it is worth it in the long run.
In this story, however, the boyfriend really went too far because he thought that his significant other was embarrassing him while she was giving birth. He took things too far and then he tried to deny it.
What would you do to handle the situation? Should she stay or should she go? Read this story and you be the judge.
We have been in a relationship for 1 year and we had a baby boy last week. I had a natural birth and my bf was there throughout the whole process. I screamed A LOT and each time I did he whispered something like “can you stop screaming, you’re really embarrassing me”. I also threw up a few times and I saw him cover his face in shame. When I held the midwife’s hand for comfort he whispered “let go of her, stop being so embarrassing”. He also said that my birthing position was embarrassing and called me a few vulgar names.
I’m really upset about his behavior that day, especially when it was when I needed his support the most. When I try to talk to him about it he denies ever saying it and that I’m being silly…
Edit: I know that there are a lot of comments but I am reading them all, and I just want to thank everybody for the advice and support so far.
I spoke to my mum about this but she is the very traditional type and although she said his behavior is wrong, I should try couple counseling first. I really don’t think he is going to listen to me when I suggest getting help but I’ll try. I am also going to talk to my public health nurse.
Edit 2: Thank you so much to everybody who commented and dmed me with words of support and those who have also been in similar situations. I have since tried to discuss the option of couple counseling to him but to no avail, which didn’t surprise me. My mum has agreed to let me stay there until I can find a new place for myself and baby. I haven’t said anything to him yet, I’ve been advised not to so I am still planning out how I am going to take the next step.
