The mothers who let their kids see them give birth: Women say it's given their children healthy attitudes towards labour... but experts say it can lead to trauma later on

Nancy Keen (left) and Alexandra Shakespeare (right) both allowed their children watch them give birth to their siblings, similar to Jamie Oliver's wife Jools who gave birth in the company of her two oldest daughters last week. 


While the women say their experiences were positive and life-affirming, some experts have warned that witnessing such a seismic event - which can sadly have occasionally devastating consequences - could be traumatic for the children in later life.