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Ask a Couples Counseling Expert Michael Barmak, LCSW is a psychotherapist with a specialty in couples counseling for new parents. As a workshop presenter, Michael speaks on topics including "Finding the Gold in Your Relationship," "Having a Baby Changes Everything," "Sustaining Connection with Your Partner While Parenting" and "Healing Your Aloneness." read more
ndblessed 4/5/2008
7:11 pm
What should I do?

I have a complicated situation...

I am 31 weeks pregnant; however, when I was 10 weeks pregnant - the father of the baby and I decided to break up.  Since then I have moved on with life and married my true soul mate. Nevertheless, when it is time to give birth, I would want my husband to be in the delivery room with me and not the baby's father. Is this wrong?  I also want the baby to have my married last name. Legally, can I give the baby my married last name instead of her father's last name??  Thanks...

Michael Barmak 4/5/2008
8:16 pm
Re: What should I do?

This isn’t a question of right vs wrong.  You want your husband, your soul mate with you when you give birth.   This is an intimate experience that you are wanting to share with your life partner.  An opportunity to strengthen your bond together.  The father of your baby may have his own opinion of what he would like.  Read More signin

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