No woman should have to birth Alone

A partner present is absolutely fundamental for birth in order to protect a mother/woman at her most vulnerable.

I cannot see the sense in this when both father and mother would have same exposure.

No women should give birth without their partner!!

I Am totally stressed over this decision I'm due my baby in9 weeks and I need my partner by my side now more than ever and he is also devastated to be told he can not be there when his child comes in to this world. Give the protective clothing what ever it takes !

A fathers right shouldn be taking away from him to see his child been born as the mother's needs the support

I think it is so unfair not to have a birthing partner with you when you bring your little bundle of joy in too the world. It is meant to be the most exciting time in their lives but it is turning into one of the scariest as they are doing. It alone. It is so unfair on the fathers as well that they don't get to have that bound with the child and experience the birth with the mother

Against WHO guidelines and will have serious consequences for care and mental health of the mother postpartum.

Due is 12 weeks let's hope ban is lifted

Dads/partners/support people are needed during this special/ dangerous time. Please don’t stop this

Mullingar

Birthing Mother’s need support from their partners

I'm due my baby the 6th of April this is a concern for me. The partner should have a right to be present also.

No woman should have to give birth alone if having a birthing partner is what she chooses. It's a very traumatic and difficult time for some women. Support is what they need, not to feel alone. Please don't allow us to go back to stone age settings in maternity wards for pregnant women.

Unacceptable

This is crazy

Every woman should have the right to a birthing partner during a time when she is at her most vulnerable

My baby is due in September and I don't want to miss it when its only mullingar stopping partners

It's a disgrace that this should not be allowed to happen as it is an important time for both parents.

Living with my partner first child and I don’t feel comfortable in hospitals as it is without him I feel like I can’t do it alone

Totally understand the unprecedented times we find ourselves in. I am social isolating and adhering to all advice and being a good citizen to prevent the spread of this awful disease. Being a good citizen is not always doing what we are told. It is about doing the right thing. Not having your birthing partner with you is not right. Risk assess, if they have been self isolating and are part of the same family unit the risk is somewhat mitigated to the spread. Have ppe available, train the partner up in what they should be doing and prevent longer stays in hospital with more interventions required for anxious mothers to be. Dont let fear come in the way of common sense. Manage the risk.