5 THINGS DADS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LABOR

You’re getting closer to your due date and the nerves are kicking in. Will the first time dad faint in the middle of the delivery room? Does he really know what’s going to happen during labor?

You both want labor and delivery to go as smoothly as possible but how can the dad-to-be help with that?

Ladies, now is the point in which you need to turn the phone over to him to read the 5 things dads should know about labor. So, dads, let’s jump in!

MOM-TO-BE WANTS YOU TO BE PREPARED FOR LABOR BUT DOESN’T WANT TO HAVE TO NAG YOU TO LEARN WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Here are some ideas of things for you to do during early labor: – Clean the house (straighten up main living areas, run the dishwasher, take out the trash, etc.) – Get all of the bags packed and into the car. – Triple check that the baby’s carseat is in the car. – Get her food, water, and whatever else she needs. – Time her contractions. – Go for a walk together. – Call the midwife to notify them that she’s in labor after you know for sure that she’s in early labor.

DADS REALLY CAN HELP DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY

During active labor, you need to be 100% present with her to support her in any way that she needs. She will be having more intense contractions at this point, she may be hot/cold/nauseous/you-name-it and needs help getting comfortable, and you might need to help her with medical decisions at this point.

THINGS DADS CAN DO DURING ACTIVE LABOR

– Help her get cooled off or to warm up. – Remind her to take small sips of water in between contractions. – Continue timing contractions and get to the hospital/birth center if you haven’t already. – Help her get into different birthing positions so that she feels more comfortable. – Massage her back, feet, neck, etc. – Sway with her during contractions. – Talk with medical professionals on her behalf.

Here are some things that you need to be prepared to do during active labor:

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