girlyswot

In the US, usually the father is there. It certainly was my experience. They told my husband when he came in the delivery room to stay out of the way of the doctor/nurses just in case. In my case, I gave birth on the way to the delivery room. My mom wanted to sit by me, and she would have been allowed. Usually its the dad or the women's mom. They do draw the line at kids under 12. Once in a while children are allowed (if they behave really).