Alex Buscemi
Childbirth is one of the most personal and intense experiences a person can go through, so deciding who gets to be in the delivery room is a big deal.
For one pregnant woman that decision has turned into a full-blown family feud after she refused to allow her mother-in-law to be present for the birth.
Instead of supporting his wife’s choice, her husband has taken his mother’s side, leaving the mom-to-be feeling isolated and frustrated.
It’s a debate that sparks strong opinions—should the birthing person have the final say, or does family get a say in the matter?
With emotions running high and boundaries being tested, this situation is getting messy fast.
So she turned to the AITA thread on Reddit to ask if she’s in the wrong.
Keep going for the full story plus the top replies.
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