Why couldn't a man be present at the birth of a child in ancient times, even his own husband?

People often say that "there are three kinds of unfilial, and there is no big one." Since it is so important for women to have children, why can't men be present, even their husbands?

First of all, we can think of women's social status and feudal thought at that time. In ancient times, women were basically men's accessories, or fertility tools. Men, on the other hand, are the heads of the family, and they have the responsibility to pass on their descendants, carry forward the family and keep them away from it.

Moreover, giving birth to a child has been considered as a "ghost gate" since ancient times, and dystocia occurs from time to time. People think that it is unlucky to see blood, which will affect a man's career and fortune. Coupled with the concept of "men and women don't kiss", men and women can't make out in public. These are feudal ethics that have to be followed, which makes both husband and wife have to keep their distance.

Secondly, the backward medical conditions in ancient times. There is no sterile room, no professional medicine, only experienced midwives, who are basically helpless in the face of emergencies. If the husband is in the delivery room and doesn't care about the filthy place, it won't help. It is very likely that he will be flustered and make the air more turbid.

Finally, having a baby is really scary. It takes a lot of courage for men to see how women have children. After all, it is a bloody scene, and it is easy to leave a psychological shadow. In this case, how can a man get married and carry on the family line in the future?

Nowadays, many men go to experience the simulated scene of a woman giving birth to a child. People who have experienced it will realize more deeply that mothers are just and will be more considerate of pregnant women, unlike ancient men.