'Entitled mother-in-law stormed into delivery room and snatched my baby from nurse'

A woman has shamed her 'entitled' mother-in-law for storming into the delivery room during childbirth to ensure she was the first to hold the newborn. She vented on Reddit about her mother-in-law's manipulative tactics, accusing her of wanting to be the "main character of every story" and deceiving her husband into letting her into the delivery room at the eleventh hour.

Already irked by her presence in such an intimate moment, the new mum was livid when her mother-in-law snatched the baby from the nurse to hand her over, just so she could boast about 'holding her first. '.

The woman explained that this behaviour not only jeopardised their relationship but also nearly destroyed her marriage. She continued: "I've seen her in many situations that were other people's important situations and she will do literally anything to get in the middle. She has made a fool of herself more times than I can count. I'd say it's some combination of selfishness and a blinding drive to be the most important person in every room."

However, she isn't the only one to experience an overly involved mother-in-law during childbirth. A different woman revealed that her in-laws attempted to make her due date a family event.

She recalled: "My mother-in-law and sister-in-laws told me that they all had all the family in the delivery room the whole time. Even for checks and during pushing. This included my father-in-law and the brother-in-laws."

She was informed that they were eager to be present at the birth of her first child. Yet she swiftly set clear limits, stating that she didn't want anyone even waiting outside. This caused surprise amongst her in-laws who believed that the new baby belonged to the entire family and they should all be present to meet him instantly after birth.

Her husband attempt to negotiate a compromise initially but eventually acknowledged that he too would be shown the door if he didn't establish firm boundaries. In response to her story, one user reacted: "Gobsmacked. First time to hear of all the male relatives being spectators, as well."

Another remarked: "The cult wanted to be there though!" Meanwhile, a third said: I know someone who let everyone in the room. She said there were about 20 people there for her for both her kids.

She didn't want everyone there but was young, and her parents "made" her invite everyone. She says she regrets it. I don't understand why people want to invade others' personal moments. It's not a spectator event. Good for you setting boundaries!".