What the Father Can Do

What the Father can Do:
° Use gentle, light strokes on arms, back, belly, legs
° Rub feet, hands, neck.
° Offer cool cloths for her forehead.
° Suggest bath, shower, change in position, walking, dancing, voiding.
° Be a guardian of privacy: know when to tell others to leave, this is not a party, your wife is not the host, she and baby are doing hard work! Know when to close door, turn off phones, restrict visitors.
° Observe and anticipate her needs. Don’t ask too many questions. Talk slowly, warmly during contractions.
° Agree on non verbal signals for privacy, yes or no, and any other signs BEFORE labor land begins.
° Don’t take rejection or any reaction personally.
° Tell your wife how strong she is and how you are so amazed at her for bringing your baby into the world!