Question about birth?

[ChloeR12]

Hey everyone, excepting my first baby next year.

I know this sounds strange. But I only want my partner there (birthing partner wise) other than that I know there will be doctors and nurses and midwives etc... can I request no male nurses/midwives/doctors to be present? Is that a common thing or? And will my request be listened to?

I won't go into why but the thought of it turns my stomach and I physically cannot do it.

Thanks in advance!

@Karenschneizer1975 your comment got deleted, want to repost?:)

Your trust should hopefully have a Consultant Midwife who you can meet to ensure you have an individualised care plan in place. You can absolutely ask for no male HCP, if there becomes a need to get assistance and only a male doctor is available they will then explain everything in its entirety to you and keep you informed. Ultimately everything is your decision x

go private?