10/31/2025
LET’S TALK ABOUT PARTNER SUPPORT 👫👇🏾.
Childbirth is a process that should involve both parents if they are together. The same way you make your baby together, you should also bring this baby in the world together.
Labor and delivery is not the time for dad to be bored, dad to play or be in and out. Dad’s involvement in labor and delivery can greatly change outcomes.
Moms in labor deserve to be supported. While the medical team is a huge part of her care so is the support of her partner. The involvement of dad in the process can literally slow down or speed up the process.
Here are some things that partners can do during labor and delivery ⬇️⬇️⬇️
1️⃣Educate yourself with your partner. You should know as much as you can to better support mom and your child
2️⃣Be part of the decision making. You should be making sure you are receiving every benefits, risks and alternatives. Support mom in her decisions. If mom chooses to decline an intervention, back her up. 3️⃣Physically and emotionally support her through contractions. Help mom walk, squat, massage her and encourage her
4️⃣Advocate for her. You know your partner best. If you see mom is being dismissed, unheard or neglected, you are there to protect her and make sure she gets the best of care
5️⃣Respect her wishes when it comes to WHO can be around her and when. Any form of stress, discomfort during labor can actually lead to complications.
6️⃣You have the ability to cut the cord, delivery your baby by hand (under guidance) and make sure no one is performing any procedure on mom without her consent
7️⃣If baby has to be taken to the side for examination or intervention, be there every step of way, ask questions, reassure mom
Partner support has a great impact on how labor and delivery goes, more than you can imagine.
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