Good for them. I dont really think that a professional photographer is needed but hey each to their own. I agree with the hospital rule though.

More important that bub and Mum receive the utmost attention and are kept safe rather than getting a photo, talking about not being in the moment.

Better that the staff can take care of mum and bub than having a photographer in the way.

Understandable decision.
I have photo’s from before and after the delivery, but actually would have loved some of the delivery as well now I look back.

No interest in professional photographers before, during or after.

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  • • mom93821 replied
    • 27 Dec 2018 , 4:32 am

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  Oops! Should read ‘before, during or after birth’. We loved candid photos which were just personal for us. We took them ourselves.

The hospitals first and main responsibility is the health and safety of the mother and child so they make rules in line with that.

I can see their point, thanks for sharing.

I didn’t want a photographer at my birth, way too much things that I didn’t want to see

that’s fair enough – who gets a professional in anyway? It’s a very private time.

i have no problem with a parent taking a photo, however a professional photographer that i do have a problem with. The doctors have enough on their plate without having a person moving around the room getting in the way whilst trying to do what is best for baby & mother, i am with the hospital all the way on this

I can see both sides of this dilemma but am more towards family members only being in at the actual birth. Ultimately the safety of the mother and newborn must come first.

I believe that it should be up to the parents, but also agree that it shouldn’t in anyway interfere with the care and support from staff

I think it’s up to the parents, but personally I think it’s Mum or dad who should take pics. There just seems to be too many people going into birthing suites

I think this is pretty reasonable.

I would prefer to know I was being as safe as possible for my baby and myself

I always found quite weird that people want professional photos during birth. So personally I agree with the ban.

If it’s hindering the professionals from doing their jobs properly and it’s putting the baby or the mum in to risk, then I agree with it. They have obviously had some photographers who get in the way and ignore the staff to get the ‘perfect’ shot and had to take some drastic measures

Not sure how I feel about this one but I do see how it mighyt get in the way of the medical staff.