[Problems of hospital-delivery with the presence of the husband (author's transl)].
The authors have interviewed 740 women and their husbands after delivery about their attitude towards the presence of the husband at the time of delivery. Besides of traditional prejudices local circumstances in a hospital and shortage of staff make it difficult for the husband to attend to the delivery-room. Every woman would need in this case a room of her own for delivery; the number of midwifes or nurses would require a considerable increase. One problem might arise if the husband gets suspicious about certain events or actions during delivery and suspects malpractice; this might create new cases in court against the doctor. On the other hand it can be expected that prejudices and suspicions are decreased by the simple fact that the delivery room is opened to the husband. Most of the couples who were questioned replied positively; the results are summarized in tables. If the husband is allowed to attend to the delivery, it will become easier and more human. This point appears to be very important, as the hospital-delivery turns into a mere technical and impersonal service. If the husband can be present some "idyllic" aspects of the previous home-delivery are called back. Practical hints are given how the problem can be mastered.
D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D005860:Germany, West; D006771:Hospitals, Maternity; D006782:Hospitals, Special; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011247:Pregnancy; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Probleme der Klinikgeburt mit Ehemann.