EmmaS - husbands are allowed to attend at Al Ahli. I'm not sure where hesa24804 got her information from, but it's wrong.
Regarding pain relief, no doctor can administer drugs without your express permission, so the choice is always yours. It's just that here the doctors try and persuade you to take them and it can be hard to argue with them while in the middle of labour! That's another reason why it's good to have your husband there, as he can speak on your behalf. Al Ahli will also allow a doula to attend the birth if you request it.
EmmaS - husbands are allowed to attend at Al Ahli. I'm not sure where hesa24804 got her information from, but it's wrong.
Regarding pain relief, no doctor can administer drugs without your express permission, so the choice is always yours. It's just that here the doctors try and persuade you to take them and it can be hard to argue with them while in the middle of labour! That's another reason why it's good to have your husband there, as he can speak on your behalf. Al Ahli will also allow a doula to attend the birth if you request it.