I mean, you've become one, haven't you?

Depends on the temperament of the husband and the feelings of the wife.

Good points.

I think the psy-op about men being too weak to handle the delivery room or too disengaged to care is just as poisonous as the psy-op co-opting pregnancy/labor/delivery as muh womyn goddess empowerment.

My wife has delivered all of our children 100% naturally. With our first, she would have ended up needing a c-section if I hadn't been there commanding her to breathe when she was holding her breath while trying to push, and just existing as a reminder that doing everything in her power to deliver our child naturally was expected of her even if the nurses are offering the easy way out.

And any more, fathers should be there just to make sure their baby is actually cared for the way he and his wife have requested. Nurses often have no problem ignoring parents' wishes if they think think they know better.

Yes, absolutely.

I watched the birth of my first kid and cut the cord.
I assisted the delivery of my second kid.
I fully delivered my third kid and it was the most awesome thing.

only if you never want to be attracted to her again

I’ve watched the birth of all of my children.

We pretty much have a routine now. I’m with my wife every step of the way.

*We start out in the birthing room. *When the contractions are intense enough we head to the tub. If the tub is not available yet we jump in the shower together and I use the handheld on her back and stomach in a consistent pattern or as she directs. This really helps her. *I don’t talk or touch unless she grabs my hand but I’m right there until the midwife moves in to deliver the baby. *I’ve watched every baby come right out; it’s fascinating and awesome. *The baby goes straight to mama’s naked breasts. *After the little lovey is cleaned, weighed and measured, they get to snuggle me on my bare chest. * Baby never leaves our sight.

Edit: My wife has pushed all of or kids out without drugs. She will forever have my respect for her strength. After our second I bought her a GL450 as a push present because I was so impressed. Unfortunately after our third we had to sell it for something bigger.

Yeah, I just wonder how many were not actually there for "their" childrens conceptions.

I caught my son as he came out. It was a life changing experience that happens so fast but I will never forget. Cutting the cord was kinda weird though

I was just watching this video the other day.

It was fascinating how every man wanted to to watch the birth of their child and every woman that had given birth wanted their husbands as far away from it as possible.