What does it mean to be the husband of a birth activist? I was considering this as my husband and I were driving down the road today. We were discussing a couple with whom we had just had lunch. They were pregnant and assuming they would have a c-section for LGA. Finally, my husband said “You can’t always change people’s minds. Sometimes they are going to make decisions that will hurt them.” Obviously, as the wife of a birth activist, he listens to my rants frequently. But what does that mean for him? Do partners of birth activists feel the same way about the importance of normal birth? What about your partner? My husband agrees with me but doesn’t think it’s his responsibility to educate people the way I do. I’m OK with that as long as he stands up for our decisions and gives good advice if people ask for it. How does your partner act?
Ha Ha, That is an interesting subject. I am just a mini activist and my husband does step in occasionaly at his work or socially and corrects a misconception. I was proud of him when some male co-workers were laughing at a online phone of an extended nurser and he said that “that is no big deal, why are you laughing?” and they shut up. He also is good about talking to husbands who are feeling iffy about homebirth. I heart him
Naomi- It’s great that your husband takes the time to inform people. I especially love that he stands up for extended nursing- not always popular in the US. Also, homebirth dads rock!
My husband really does do a good job of spreading the word, but I’ve been training him for over 20 years now.
Though sometimes he gets me into a jam and I can’t produce what he wants me to, kind of like in the story of Rumplestilskin. LOL