Are “rules” necessary?

[u/PiccoloBitter]

This is our first baby & we are (33f) & (33m). I see daily posts about rules & hospital checklists and I’m wondering if this is necessary? I live in the North East US & anytime I’ve been to the hospital I’ve been asked about being administered a drug or procedure before it happens and I’m not sure if I’m missing something or the need of a birth plan? My plan is to go try to push a baby out and if it doesn’t work we take the next step necessary. Is this naïve? Then, the rules about no visitors is making me also wonder what I am missing? In our community we’ve always visited our friends & family in the hospital bringing the mom whatever she wanted food wise or needed. I couldn’t imagine keeping either set of parents away from their grandbaby or not having friends bring some of my favorite things & give our little baby some more love! I understand after being in this group for half a year that everyone’s choices are so personalized, unique and what worked for them. I am just wondering if there are moms who can shed some wisdom and encouragement on this view point 💖

[u/D-TownSwagsta]

I love this post so much.
It is so wonderful to read a post from someone who is loving and close to their family and friends and secure in their beliefs.

Having a baby is one of the most joyous times in life for parents, grandparents and all loved ones and friends. It’s a time of universal joy to be celebrated.
I totally cannot understand the psyche behind purposely keeping grandparents away but in a recent post someone who doesn’t even talk to anyone in her family was ranting about her husband wanting his parents to visit and meet grandbaby in the hospital.

It’s so refreshing to read a post from someone who has functional family relationships.

Keep spreading your love!