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Fatwa #235822 February 2001Australia

My wife is having a baby soon. Can I assist the labour?

Answer

It is permissible for the husband to assist his wife during labour. However,
it may be immodest to do so in the presence of the nursing staff in the
labour ward of the hospital.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
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