Should I be present during my wife’s labor? What do I need to do to help her during this time?
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One of the things I learned as a student and resident, is that in obstetrics you can have a lot to say about your outcome. In other words, you can pick your outcome much of the time—not all of the time—but certainly about 90% of the time. Pregnant women so often feel they shouldn’t question the expert, the obstetrician. My goal is to provide pregnant women a safe arena where they can freely ask questions about their choices in their pregnancy and delivery. I can’t offer you medical advice, but I can tell you about my experiences with the 6000 babies I delivered.
In today’s medical environment, it is very difficult to raise questions about your choices of care. I want to encourage women to have the confidence to trust in themselves and the decisions they make about their care.
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Thanks Sid, good question. I wish more dads would ask. I have always encouraged dads to be present in labor because their presence is helpful in many ways for their wives. Mostly husbands are comforting to their wives. Dad’s presence also promotes bonding. I’ve always welcomed husbands to labor and delivery, whether delivery is vaginal or c-section. I have always welcomed and invited husbands to the prenatal course. All of these are ways to start bonding.
Sometimes postpartum is surprising for moms and dads. Being present for your wife’s labor will help you “hit the ground running” when you go home. The three of you (mom. dad, baby) are in this together for the long haul, so make the best of it. I delivered quads 26 years ago. Dad said he changed 7000 diapers per month. Being present for labor and delivery is a great first step to being a take-charge dad. Kids do better with two parents. If you have more questions let me know. Congratulations!