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You’d think that more people would have respect for their partners when they’re giving birth. Unfortunately, the miracle of birth isn’t always the perfect and magical moment that you imagined it would be. Frankly, all it takes is a single phrase to turn a beautiful experience into something confusing when your partner starts criticizing you or even shows that they don’t much care about the entire miracle.

A labor and delivery nurse, who goes by Hollyd_rn online, poked fun at the inappropriate, misogynistic, and downright bizarrely unsupportive things that new fathers have said in the delivery room as the loves of their lives were going into labor. In a series of TikToks, Holly turned the quotes into ironic inspirational quotes that have captured the internet’s attention and are a great example of how not to behave when a brand new person is being born into the world.

Bored Panda had a quick chat with a relationship coach about how some of the behaviors that Holly criticized can do more harm than just hurting our feelings and sense of trust. Meanwhile, I also had an in-depth chat with nurse Holly about her videos. She told Bored Panda that she hopes her TikTok videos help bring positive attention to the unknown side behind the labor and delivery doors. She also pointed out that, in her experience, roughly 1 in 10 dads are unsupportive. Check out both interviews below.

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Hilary Mol
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. When the baby's coming out of you, then we can talk.

Charlotte
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about I hold your balls during the rest of this labor and you tell me when you're ready for me to have an epidural, k?

Alexandra Nara
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was even a chair for men for this occasion on a previous post

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Marianne
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he has valid concerns, he could have talked with her about it before the birth started. In the delivery room, she will make the decisions and his job is to make her comfortable.

Vicky Z
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is nothing to discuss! It's not his decision to make! It's her body and her choice!

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denzoren
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really his decision. She's the one in labor.

Cheyenne
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“I made just my decisión. As soon as this is over, we’re getting a divorce.”

Ivana
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn, wish he would have said that prior to pregnancy. That is not a "we" decision and it certainly is not something you want to bring your mother into.

Silre
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then he got punched in the balls

Nadine Bamberger
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your mom didn't have that choice and as long as you or your mom don't plan on giving birth you shut tf up.

Patti Vance
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

uh...how 'bout you take your upper lip, stretch it over your head until it reaches the back of your neck and then we will talk about it.

Albert Wong
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is when a kick-in-the-nuts comparison is called for.

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    Dynein
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know what? You won't have to do the work of castrating yourself, either, plenty of people will be happy to do that for you!

    Full of Giggles
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “You don’t have to do any work” says the person who doesn’t have the proper anatomy to grow a tiny human inside them.

    Zenozenobee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had 2 csections. The first time, I could'nt stand straight for 1 full month because of the pain, needed help during 2 weeks to get out of the bed without ripping out the scar. Not only growing a tiny human inside you is not easy, but csection are far from always easy (not to mention, the trauma of an emergency csection or the work on yourself about not being able to give birth "normally" when your hormones are hitting hard during post partum). Hopefully, my second one was way easier, still not "easy" thought

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    Something
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only major surgery people don't take seriously.

    Dark Side of the Loom
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! I'm always baffled how people forget it's a major surgery, with all the pain, the scar, and possible complications... not obviously easier than vaginal birth!

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    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So then let's cut you open and have a guy rummage around your intestines, it's a blast.

    Bobert Robertson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watching my wife have two c-sections were the most terrifying yet beautiful experiences of my life.... It is by no means a minor surgery

    Neil Bidle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife couldn't move for two weeks after her c section, it was horrific and I don't understand why anyway would choose to have one.

    Zenozenobee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had 2 csections, the first one was emergency. We knew it was a high risk and had plan that, if it was going to happen, my man would be present in the surgery room, it was ok with the team. The team changed during the labor, they rushed the room, took me away with no warning, refused my hubby to be there (I had confirmation, there was ne need for them acting this way). The post partum was hell, we could start a teram with your wife. My second pregnancy had a significant risk too, the second I was overdue, I asked for the csection. I knew were we were going. We could have given a try but, I decided to have the control the second time, my man was holding my hand, could do the skin to skin, far more serene experience. Also, the pain was better treated, absolutly no regret ;)

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    H Edwards
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Far too many people believe this.

    Kimberly Greenock
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First one I had an emergency csection after 36 hours of labor. I fought tooth and nail all the way into the operating room. I was determined I was gonna push him out. Nope ...nature had another plan. Second one was worse. They found a tumor on my ovary during the csection. I had to have a partial hysterectomy during that. After having all that I also had a three year old boy at home who didn't care if I had major surgery or not. He wanted picked up just like the new baby. Thank GOD I have a Saint of a husband who has more patience than anyone I know.

    Sofie
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have wanted to call it quits then and there. The saddest part is when you can't leave because of money 😔

    Shine Caramia
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had my c-section after 13 hours of labor, so I still did plenty of work. And then I wasn't allowed to drive or use stairs or carry anything heavier than my baby (I was specifically told that a full gallon of milk was too heavy) for two weeks. The gigantic scar on my belly, the heavier periods that sent me into blood pressure shock afterwards, and all of the feelings of inadequacy were totally easier than a vaginal delivery. No problem.

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    "I feel that this commonality can change based on demographics, but on average I would say that approximately 1 in 10 are unsupportive and/or insensitive dads. There tend to be a lot more dads that don’t know how to support their significant others in labor, but I wouldn’t say those dads are insensitive, they just need guidance," Holly told Bored Panda. "So as a nurse in Labor and Delivery (L&D) we do a lot of coaching and educating the support person to help their significant others through labor."

    According to Holly, dads and anyone else in a supporting role in the labor room are significant. "Their place and presence in the labor/delivery room is noticeable and can be iconic for your laboring wife or significant other. It’s okay to not know what to do, but being mentally and emotionally present is essential," the nurse advised future dads.

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    Celeste Grant
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's often referred to as the husband stitch... which is just horrific. Imagine the tightness of your partners vagina being your primary concern after she has just birthed your child! I saw a great response to this recently when the female dr responded "and exactly how small do you need it sir"

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    denzoren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't right...he just let down all the males on the planet...well at least the ones who doesn't say or think things like this.

    Nadine Bamberger
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a thing, sometimes it's called "the lovestich" and most of the times it's done without the woman's consent. People tell horror stories about it, it's not uncommon.

    Sally Horrocks
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK it's counted as FGM (female genital mutilation) and is very much a no-no.

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    Toea Muresan Iulia
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these quotes make me become a serial killer

    Nathan Pogorzala
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That person deserves to get Lorena Bobbitted.

    MagNat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It doesn't matter how it's going to look down there, you're never getting access there again anyway"

    Paul Beebe
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex-wife's husband- He's caucasian, she's Filapina, sent her to the Philippines to 'fix her vajayjay" because she wasn't as tight as before...WTF? Only a guy with a small d**k would do this...

    Jody Foote
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the doctor who delivered my first baby wink say this to my husband as he was sewing the episiotomy he gave me that wasn't needed. My reaction was one more reason the nursing staff (all women) in l/d thought I was a bitch (a friend who was friends with one of the nurses on rotation that day got an earful not realizing until the end that I was the one being talked about).

    Lila Launehase
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes these threads make me realize again, what a wonderful husband I have. These stories are so horrible...

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    Marianne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice way to learn that your MIL doesn't believe in your fidelity...

    Martha Meyer
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that your partner is his mommy's doormat...

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Your husband just said your mother in law thinks you are a s**t, madam. Should I anesthetize him too?"

    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would think to operate him without anesthesia but maybe it would considered too cruel...

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    Full of Giggles
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me your MIL hates you without telling me…

    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me your husband is a mama's boy without telling me he is a mama's boy!

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    yellowphantom
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that is when mom knows to give the child HER last name on the birth certificate. Whatever the DNA test says....

    denzoren
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow....this relationship is not going to turn out well.

    Patti Vance
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    of course....just let her hold your testicles while she is contracting. the skin under her nails should be enough for a sample

    Adrienne Doyle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a male birth chair where a string is tied around the testicles, and the woman giving birth is given the string to pull as hard as she wants.

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    Sherry Younkins
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had something similar to this happen to me. While in the delivery room, the baby's head was crowning and the daddy to be said, "It's not mine, it has black hair!" Everyone in the room looked at him and screamed, "it's wet!" Oye!

    HempFairy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instant divorce and supervised visitation.

    Tamra Stiffler
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And maybe your mom can give your balls back to you in the process, geez.

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    "Labor is no easy task, and it comes in all variations. Talk with your partner about their expectations and desires during labor, be adaptable as things progress, and be mentally and emotionally supportive of them. I guarantee your experience in the labor room will be unforgettable and you will develop more appreciation for your significant other during labor."

    Holly also shared a bit about her journey into the realm of video content creation. She started making TikToks quite recent, back in February 2021, and her very first video was meant as a joke about L&D situations that she sent to her mom, who's also a nurse. "That video ended up going viral on TikTok and I soon realized that I could create a platform regarding my passion toward Labor and Delivery," she said.

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    Nadine Bamberger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think no jury in the world would convict you if you'd castrated him on the spot.

    Donna Watt
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked L&D for over 30 years and heard this kind of BS on a regular basis. The only thing worse was when Mom and family were more interested in watching TV than paying attention to the baby. So sad.

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can always go watch the one in the lounge. But I strongly advise against coming back in here. EVER.

    Marianne
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there a TV in the delivery room in the first place? (And why is it on?)

    Tracy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because people can be in labor for hours before it's time to deliver, and if they've had an epidural they probably can't leave the bed. Gives them something to do while waiting.

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    Rebecca Surette
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And that's when I shot him, Your Honor" is a valid defense in this situation. Or certainly should be!

    Barbara Vandewalle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give the mother the scalpel, let her enjoy

    Patti Renwick Parrish
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my asshole ex was watching rush limbaugh and missed the birth of his daughter!

    backatya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah I'm trying to watch the game and can you keep it quiet.

    Znaya
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That right there would have been his last child by me 😀

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    Bobert Robertson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was exhausted when our first was born because my wife had been in labour for over 24 hours, so neither of us had slept in over a day. I can only imagine how tired she was. However, when they said the baby was coming, I've never felt more awake than I did at that time, no chance I could've taken a nap.

    ThatOneWriter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband has said the same thing. I was in labor for 39 hours. Our son was born around 3 am and my husband said he felt wide awake through the whole thing. The men making these comments could take lessons from men like you and my husband!

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    denzoren
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doctor: The baby is coming. Him: gimme 5 more mins.

    Ryan Deschanel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even I would stay and support her... And I'm the most selfish person I know.

    Kristof De Smet
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to be honest, I slept before the baby was born, but my excuse: I had a nasty cold, a fever, and was not feeling well at all. Woke up well before the baby was there however.

    Lauren Caswell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was so tired during labour I tried to leave, as if somehow I could go home to sleep, and come back tomorrow to continue labour 🤦‍♀️ I wasn't epiduraled so I made a good attempt, including pulling out my iv line, just that tired. But nope no sleep when that's going on! Tbh if that had been my partner they wouldn't have slept as I would have roared blue murder out of spite 😆

    Hans
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean...the whole act can be very exhausting for the guy, too, but the mother-to-be doesn't really have a choice to take a break. This here really sounds terribly egoistic.

    Dre Gallegos
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband had his appendix removed the day I was induced. He still made it to the hospital to see the birth of his first child. And despite being in pain, he stood by my side to watch.

    Neil Bidle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost passed out, but that was because of my wife breathing the gas and air into my face and it affected me a lot more than it affected her!

    kjorn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my wife sleeps more than me when we had our first kids :-)

    Barry Fonseca
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    someone should have held a pillow over his face.

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    "I fell in love with L&D when I had my first child, and I knew this was where I needed to be. I am inspired daily when I work with my patients as to just how incredibly strong women are. I love being able to support women during this time by encouraging, laughing, praying, and even crying with them and still being able to guide them through a moment in their life they will never forget."

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    Holly’s video series proved that no matter how wonderful the occasion, there can always be someone who tries to ruin the magic. It also goes to show that, unfortunately, just because you’re becoming a dad doesn’t automatically turn you into a supportive husband, a loving partner, or a good person. These positive qualities are something that you build over years; they’re not handed to you the moment your partner goes into labor.

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    ThatOneWriter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Throw away every inch of that man.

    Barbara Vandewalle
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kick him in the gonads , give a little idea of true pain

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My sister had a scheduled inducement. She got to the hospital at 7am, with nothing to eat since the night before. LONG day with nothing happening & about 5:30 my absolute prick of a BIL has his best friend bring him a full on meal from the local BBQ place - seriously: ribs, greens, cornbread, beans & a side of slaw. Which he proceeded to eat right next to my "I'm so f*****g hungry" sister. What. A. D**K.

    CharliAnn Olney
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, just sign the release of parenthood on your way out the door!

    Cindy VanLerberg
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and when you do come back, bring divorce papers

    Znaya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ban him and anyone like him from coming back

    Cookie
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just spay yourself after this.

    backatya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hey she picked him. Most women like the badasses, well she got him

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    COCO puff
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Universal health care is awesome, and nobody should make a health decision based on how money it will cost.

    Weronika Kasperska
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes! I live in shitty country, but at least I have free high quality Health care during two labors, both with epidural, one of them with c-section. Aaand one year full paid maternity leave for each one.

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    Marianne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me sad. You should not have to pay for something like that.

    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you afford alimony and child support for this child? Pick one.

    Patti Vance
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    again...i suggest that mom hold the dad's testes during every contraction. that should help with the decision.

    BluEyedSeoulite
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't realize an epidural cost $500 in Korea. I may have tried to skip it with my first if I had known. Hubs has zero regrets. I didn't have time for one with my second and by some miracle, I had no pain. Lots of pressure, no pain. I'm going to attribute that to adrenalin...

    Sandra
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The you should be The one giving birth

    Jackie Nettleton
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He should be hooked up to the contraction simulator and then we will see how long it takes for him to pay for the epidural

    Brie Sansotta
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "OH, You're gonna PAY for it - just wait til we get home!!

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    The awareness that problems exist and the commitment to change are what help heal a relationship. Alex told Bored Panda that if both partners are aware of the negative (and sometimes toxic) behaviors that they express and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to embrace change, then the relationship can be salvaged. Instead of ending, it can then thrive.

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    Chich
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked with a guy who went on a fishing trip with his buddies instead of staying around for his first born because "we've been planning it for so long". Single now.

    Ian Taggart
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Good. What goes around comes around." -Sir.

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    Vicky Z
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel bad for this woman cause it's not easy to go into labour and call you lawyer at the same time

    HempFairy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He would never hear from me again.

    Nadine Bamberger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool, if that's the last thing on earth you want to do before some mysterious figure strangles you with let's say an umbilical cord, go ahead and have fun.

    Tamra Stiffler
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The level of selfish, self-centeredness is mind boggling.

    ThatOneWriter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My next call to him would be concerning break up/divorce plans

    Bonnie Edwards
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before people decided that it was essential to have the father in the room to witness the birth (only in the last few decades), it was common to refuse men entry to the room. Instead, the worried father-to-be was generally packaged off to have alcohol poured into him. You might note, this was back when painkillers were unreliable, and there was a higher incidence of the mother/ child/ both dying in childbirth. Partly, it was to stop the father from injuring the midwife if someone died.

    rabbit
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom was in labor at the hospital. My dad and the doctor went bowling. My dad brought her a bouquet, in a Blue cradle vase. I'm female. The way my dad showed respect for my mother throughout their marriage. 6 kids later she finally left him.

    backatya
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok honey I'll see you after I deliver this kid

    Nothanks L. Walk
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, 100% the host at fault here. Do NOT carry to term if you know you cannot support it. If your partner is a windowlicking manchild fascinated by a ball, you should probably have aborted on that basis alone.

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    Marianne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He will have a newborn child this weekend. I would very much like to know what plans might be more important.

    Diane Knight
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The nurse should have a list of lawyers to help with reality of what's going to be on the calendar for the weekend ,including what a divorce is going to cost for the next 18+ years.

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    David Frost
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not all men are knobs. But these ones clearly are!!

    Sarah Grape
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he has an infant now. those are his plans.

    Jane W.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This ass has a lot to learn.

    Richard Henderson
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not anymore, buddy. Unless they’re “be with my wife and newborn in the maternity ward”.

    Chris Sprucefield
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    16-21 years, my friend, 16-21 years....

    Znaya
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least you have an idea about how this may work out, can't say you didn't know

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    “However, if your partner is unwilling to admit their faults, and is not interested in growing together as a couple, then ask yourself if you’re willing to stay in that relationship long term,” Alex explained that there are some very difficult questions that you must ask yourself if your partner is constantly unsupportive and critical of everything that you do. Unfortunately, turning their toxicity into inspirational quotes won’t do much good, even if it helps bring attention to what not to do in the delivery room.

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    Mihran Hovnanian
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm going to remain in hope that the good dads will outnumber these bozos... let's keep on educating & inspiring for good.

    Anke Dieken
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband was awesome. :D I only needed to say "water" and he knew if I wanted to have my sweat wiped off or have something to drink. He did all he could to support me. Two times.

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    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure. I can move to the birthing ballS. Yours. Oh, you're not going to just want the bed. You're gonna need it.

    Lara Verne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you get out and never return.

    Yvonne Blau
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure this was just meant to be a joke... please?!

    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course. I can be a tad sarcastic, which is actually being sarcastic about myself. I've tended to women who were planning a lot worse. It can get really ugly in there sometimes.

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    Carole Hamilton
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My husband was only there because I insisted that his part was not 'over' he did a crossword during delivery, then got up and walked out, saying 'Don't know what all the fuss was about'

    Stephanie York
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did these men even get a woman? And, what's wrong with these women?

    James DeBorde
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are fare too many scatterbrained guys in this world

    Nothanks L. Walk
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Starting to wonder why allowing the baby to survive in couples this defective, isn't classed as a crime against the species.

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    Nadine Bamberger
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, maybe you should go and wait somewhere else, like inside an active volcano or on the dark side of the moon.

    Miss Frankfurter
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think you should go get a vasectomy. It doesn't take long at all. Done under a local with sedation.😳 I mean, at least it gives you a break and guarantees no other woman will have to go through all this with you ever again.

    Curry on...
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know someone who scheduled a C-section because she had made plans for a trip. She and the doctor circled a date that was convenient. Unfortunately, the baby boy was born with developmental delay, probably due to being forced out of his safe cocoon too soon.

    Anne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well maybe he was just worried about his wife and the baby.. this can be sweet

    Don't Look
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he should get sterilized. And perhaps a labotomy.

    Rebecca Surette
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you're as willing to rush through the birth as you were will to rush through the process of making this baby, aren't you, Bucko?

    Melanie Burlock
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, he might have been worried that the length of time it was taking was too hard on his wife. My husband made a similar comment, but he was worried that I or the baby were going to come to harm because we were on day 2 and still no baby. I ended up needing a c-section, so his worry wasn’t unfounded.

    Tara B.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After 24 hours of labor, my ex-husband says, “Stop being a pussy.”

    backatya
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    typical women always taking long

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