https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/dec/23/uk-woman-delivers-baby-in-hospital-with-birth-dog-by-her-side

Just thought this was really interesting . I didnt realise that assistance dogs could be allowed in hospital in these settings

a big and I think unfair ask on the support dog.  I know my dog is distressed when I am in pain .  I really think this could be traumatic for the dog - and nuisance for the nurses

How lovely, not every assistance dog would be able to cope in this situation, I know many breeds and certain dogs are highly sensitive so would be useless in this circumstance.