Should I have my in-laws in the delivery room (seems like my mother in law would like that) or should I just have them visit when baby is born?

I wish my MIL was there. Definitely not my FIL but yeah I would if you guys have a decent relationship. As long as she knows she’s not the first to hold the baby or even attempt it. And just let her know firmly if you don’t want her to look down the waist that please don’t if that’s your worry and have your partner reiterate that to his mom.

I would never have anyone in the delivery room other than my husband personally. Do whats best for you.

Do what makes you feel comfortable. It’s not about your husband and MIL it’s about you. If you guys have a good relationship and you don’t mind go for it. If you’re not that close or Don’t really get along then maybe just have her visit or let her wait in the waiting room.

It’s your birth and your experience. You don’t know how things will go, how you’ll react to the pain. And it will honestly be one of the most vulnerable life changing moments you’ll experience. Are you comfortable with them seeing everything on display? Are they going to be fully supportive of your choices whatever they may be? Are they going to make you comfortable and relaxed? Will they respect your boundaries? I have had 3 babies - 2 with their dad present which I regret deeply. And the last one I had my sister and my aunt as support people. The last birth was by far my most positive experience (I actually laughed most of my waters out). Who is in the delivery room does make a difference. Think about what you want for YOURSELF before you think about making others happy in this moment especially.

I had my mother in law and my husband as my birth partners but that was only because I wanted her there only do it if you think it will be a better experience for you

See I personally told her not to come till after and her b**** self still came but she knew I didn't want her there & that I didn't like her as well.

I had my husband in the room with me and my mother in law in recovery with us. I’m close with my MIL and definitely appreciated that she was there for support. But I’m glad it was just my husband during delivery.

You should choose the thing that makes you happier. When you give birth to your baby, it will be almost like a "rebirth" for you. It is a very personal and very delicate moment. I don't have my family here. Only his family lives here, but they were not present at all throughout the entire pregnancy. This is also why I wanted (and I do not regret it at all), not to receive visits to the hospital (only my husband was there with me) and throughout the baby's first month too. I felt that this was a moment in my life that I only wanted to share with my husband.

Depends how close you are to your MIL. Don’t worry about your husband, he’s not gonna push the baby, you are!

@Diana same!!! Also some family members are too opinionated, likes to give unsolicited advice. You don’t want that when you’re in pain and trying to push your baby out.