Delivery at a catholic hospital?!!?
im going to be giving delivery at a catholic hospital (st Joesph's) i am underage as well as the babys father, my boyfriend.. his parents said that at this catholic hospital he cant be in the room when i deliver and he cant sign the birth authorization ? is this true or not ?
It sounds like they are trying to manipulate the situation so that their son doesn't have to bear responsibility for his actions or his right as a parent. Do not let them do this. Contact the hospital yourself and find out all of the rules yourself. I own never seen a situation where a father has be denied being at the birth of his child, unless the religious aspect of the hospital prevents unmarried couples in that regard but I don't see that anyone truth. Even so, the birth certificate has nothing to do next to the catholic hospital, it is a legal document and if he is the father then he has the right to be on it (you plague out a form). Don't let them manipulate the situation. You can contact the Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages for more information... or refuse to deliver at that hospital plain and simple. What do YOUR parents believe of the situation?
I can't speak to how a Catholic hospital would treaty with an unmarried father in the room - they can have their own rules if they want to and maybe that is true. But I have been treated surrounded by Catholic hospitals (though not for L&D) and the only difference I've noticed is the big statue of Mary outside.
However, birth certificates are a management document and there is no way that the religious affiliation of the hospital where the mother deliver could have any affect on how they were processed. It is a legal issue. He can "sign the birth certificate" at any hospital.
Most hospitals have websites that have a frequently asked questions for mothers deliver there. I'd check that before I stressed about any of these issues.
if he is the father next he should sign the BC. how under age are you? i dont think age matters though. Mothers hold had 5 yr olds in the room. its all nearly who YOU want in the room. i would talk to someone high up contained by the hospital about it.
Call the hospital and ask them. At the hospital I work at the baby's daddy can be in the room, but to sign the BC if he is underage, his legal guardian will have to sign for him. But for specific answers, I would ring the hospital to make sure of all their rules especially since it is a catholic hospital. Good luck!! :) Source(s): Work in Medical Records at my hospital.
Answers: His parents are either mistaken, or perpetuating this untruth for some reason.
Whomever you choose can be surrounded by the delviery room-especially the father, whether you are married or not. As well, NO hospital can set rules in regards to birth certificates-that is a official document and not a hospital form. But, for the record-noone signs the birth certificate. Since you are not married, he will have to sign an affidavit confirming paternity but you fill out a form at the hospital near all of the information, and the Bureau of Vital Statistics (or similar organization in your state) will communication a birth certificate to you.
All three of my children have been born within a Catholic hospital. I am not catholic, but the only difference in the Catholic hospital is some of the ward names, some of the decor and the certainty that some procedures can not be done (such as abortion and having your "tubes tied").
Speak to your doctor about any concerns. Source(s): Common sense and research
Personal experience and opinion
Mom of three!
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It sounds like they are trying to manipulate the situation so that their son doesn't have to bear responsibility for his actions or his right as a parent. Do not let them do this. Contact the hospital yourself and find out all of the rules yourself. I own never seen a situation where a father has be denied being at the birth of his child, unless the religious aspect of the hospital prevents unmarried couples in that regard but I don't see that anyone truth. Even so, the birth certificate has nothing to do next to the catholic hospital, it is a legal document and if he is the father then he has the right to be on it (you plague out a form). Don't let them manipulate the situation. You can contact the Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages for more information... or refuse to deliver at that hospital plain and simple. What do YOUR parents believe of the situation?
I can't speak to how a Catholic hospital would treaty with an unmarried father in the room - they can have their own rules if they want to and maybe that is true. But I have been treated surrounded by Catholic hospitals (though not for L&D) and the only difference I've noticed is the big statue of Mary outside.
However, birth certificates are a management document and there is no way that the religious affiliation of the hospital where the mother deliver could have any affect on how they were processed. It is a legal issue. He can "sign the birth certificate" at any hospital.
Most hospitals have websites that have a frequently asked questions for mothers deliver there. I'd check that before I stressed about any of these issues.
if he is the father next he should sign the BC. how under age are you? i dont think age matters though. Mothers hold had 5 yr olds in the room. its all nearly who YOU want in the room. i would talk to someone high up contained by the hospital about it.
Call the hospital and ask them. At the hospital I work at the baby's daddy can be in the room, but to sign the BC if he is underage, his legal guardian will have to sign for him. But for specific answers, I would ring the hospital to make sure of all their rules especially since it is a catholic hospital. Good luck!! :) Source(s): Work in Medical Records at my hospital.
Answers: His parents are either mistaken, or perpetuating this untruth for some reason.
Whomever you choose can be surrounded by the delviery room-especially the father, whether you are married or not. As well, NO hospital can set rules in regards to birth certificates-that is a official document and not a hospital form. But, for the record-noone signs the birth certificate. Since you are not married, he will have to sign an affidavit confirming paternity but you fill out a form at the hospital near all of the information, and the Bureau of Vital Statistics (or similar organization in your state) will communication a birth certificate to you.
All three of my children have been born within a Catholic hospital. I am not catholic, but the only difference in the Catholic hospital is some of the ward names, some of the decor and the certainty that some procedures can not be done (such as abortion and having your "tubes tied").
Speak to your doctor about any concerns. Source(s): Common sense and research
Personal experience and opinion
Mom of three!
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