02/09/2024
Just a shout out to you fathers/husbands/partners. Lately, I have been so impressed
with the caliber of men that I have encountered.
One husband was busily filling the birthing tub. I said I don’t think we will have time
for that because she said she feels like pushing. He said I will do whatever it takes to
bring her some comfort---You know what? It was finished in time for a beautiful water
birth. Championing for her comfort. So impressed.
Another husband listened to his wife speaking about her fears about childbirth during
an office visit. I turned to him and asked for his opinion. He looked at his wife and
said, I know you, I’ve been with you with each of our children. You are strong enough!
Don’t ever doubt that! Wow! Just wow!
After a discussion of whether to hire a doula for the birth, a first-time dad said, I
would like to feel like I could support her all by myself, but this isn’t about me, it is
about what she needs.
You men are more important than you know-to your wives/partners and children.
