Imagine this: You’ve waited three long years to hear the words, “You’re going to be a parent.” The moment finally comes, but instead of celebrating, your partner confesses to cheating throughout your pregnancy. That’s the nightmare one mom-to-be recently shared on Reddit.
In her now-viral post on the True Off My Chest subreddit, the anonymous woman revealed why she made the bold decision to ban her soon-to-be ex-husband from the delivery room. And, unsurprisingly, the internet had plenty to say.
Her post, which has racked up over 13.8K upvotes, began with this blunt declaration: “I don’t want my ex-husband in the delivery room. I thought it went without saying, but now people act like I’m the devil.”
According to her story, the couple had been trying to conceive for three years. When she finally shared the happy news of her pregnancy, her husband broke down—not with joy, but with guilt. He confessed to having an affair with a coworker.
Shattered by the betrayal, she immediately asked for a divorce. While they’re now separated, with the paperwork still in process, she’s made it clear she doesn’t want him present for the birth of their child. “He isn’t my partner anymore,” she explained. “I don’t want him seeing my body.”
Her stance isn’t about punishment, she clarified. It’s about boundaries. “When couples break up, they don’t usually think it’s okay to show their bodies to each other,” she reasoned. Despite her explanation, she said many people—including her ex—have criticized her decision, painting her as “wicked” and “evil.”
But the internet had her back.
One user suggested a practical solution: “Just tell your doctor and nurses who’s allowed in the room. They’ll handle the rest. Don’t even let him know when you go into labor.”
Another chimed in with a sharp response for her critics: “Tell anyone giving you a hard time to strip down and endure major physical trauma in front of their ex before offering opinions. It’s your body, not theirs!”
Others encouraged her to stand firm. “Be the devil if you must,” one commenter wrote. “*** everyone’s opinions. This is your moment.”
Another added: “It’s your body, your choice. He doesn’t deserve to be there. You’re absolutely entitled to make this decision.”
The mom-to-be said she felt validated by the overwhelming support. While she’s undecided on who will be in the room—possibly her mother-in-law—she’s certain about one thing: her ex won’t be there.
She also shared a surprising update. She’s not looking back at the broken marriage but forward to a new chapter. “I’ve met someone new,” she revealed. “It’s getting serious, and we’re planning to move in together after the baby is born.”
Now, the question is: Was she right to ban her cheating ex from the delivery room? What would you do in her shoes? Let us know in the comments—and don’t forget to share this story with friends who’d have strong opinions, too!
