50 ways to comfort a woman in labor

Starting a family is an incredibly exciting time — and it can also be incredibly anxiety-inducing. First time parents are figuring out the pregnancy process, trying to prepare their home for the baby’s arrival — not to mention getting nervous about the actual labor and delivery part.

The pregnant person in the relationship already has a lot on their plate, but it’s normal and expected for a partner to be nervous about childbirth, too. It can be nerve-wracking for dads to feel helpless as delivery day approaches.

What to do during labor and delivery

However, there’s plenty of ways that Dad can play a supporting role on the big day. Experts offer up tried and true advice for dads during labor.

What are the best tips for dads during labor?

Rest assured that when delivery day arrives, you’ll be surrounded by people who know what they’re doing.

Even if you haven’t prepared all that much, as long as Dad is listening to the experts who are guiding you through your delivery process, everything will be OK.

That said, a little preparation during the many months of pregnancy can go a l

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