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Susan Lapin's avatar

Such important commentary, Josh. In the attempt to normalize what should be abnormal - lack of marriage, the man in the room not being the husband and father, the assumption that husbands and wives are not on the same team but she needs to be protected from him - we have created a warped reality that tells fathers that they are unnecessary. Enjoy your baby and when your wife is able, I hope that she fills out an evaluation form expressing her displeasure. At the moment we are in, her words will count more than yours. But hospitals are (sometimes tragically and sometimes for the good) motivated by ratings.

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Jennifer L.W. Fink's avatar

I speak as a mom (of 4 sons), as a former nurse, and as a healthcare writer: You're absolutely right.

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