Is it OK for kids to see childbirth?

One young woman, who at age 21 attended the birth of her brother, says: "It's a raw moment between parent and child. I don't know if most children are prepared to see their mothers in such a vulnerable position. During the delivery I felt weak in the knees, embarrassed to see my mother in such a primal state. read more

I think is OK for most all kids to see childbirth. I don't know what could be more natural than being born. It is an experience we all share. Perhaps very little kids would not be able to understand that pain isn't always a bad thing. So some decision should be made by the parents about what is right for that kid in particular. read more

Keep in mind that childbirth is an incredibly powerful experience and that no matter how well you prepare your child, or how old or mature he is, it could still be traumatic for him. One young woman, who at age 21 attended the birth of her brother, says:"It's a raw moment between parent and child. read more