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How To Embrace Your Wife During Her Labour ?
When your wife goes into labour, there’s no doubt you want to be there with her every step of the way. From supporting her through the contractions to guiding her through pushing, there are plenty of ways you can help your wife with labour, and you don’t even have to be a doctor or nurse! So here are some tips on being a supportive partner during labour that will put your mind at ease and let you help your wife without being stressed out about it.
A) Have the Right Attitude
There’s no magic in birth. It’s not scary or gross or complicated, and it won’t cause harm to you or your partner. The most important thing is that you and your partner remember birth for what it is: an exciting and natural process that brings forth life. Give it its due respect by approaching it with an open mind and positive outlook, and you’ll find yourself better equipped for whatever comes along.
B) Listen without Judging
As your wife prepares for birth, you must listen to what she has to say without judgement. It can be challenging for some men, especially if their partner doesn’t have an agenda or a strict plan for how things should happen. However, listening without judgement helps build trust and allows your wife room for flexibility, which are essential during labour. And even if you think her expectations are unreasonable, it’s best not to say so.
C) Stay Calm and Reassuring
It’s critical for husbands to keep their nerves in check during labour and remain as relaxed and reassuring as possible. The tenser you become, the more your wife will feel it, even if she’s focusing on her breathing. So instead of worrying, focus on making sure that your wife concentrates on staying in control.
D) Give Her Space
While labour can be long and overwhelming, you don’t need to hover over your wife. Instead, give her space when she needs it; be there for her emotionally but not physically. For example, ask if she wants you to rub her back or hold her hand, but otherwise, let her sit in peace while dealing with pain. This will allow you both some much-needed moments of privacy during what can be a very public event. It also makes your wife know that you understand that labour isn’t something she signed up for.
E) Follow Instructions and Guidelines
Labour is not your wife’s first rodeo. Even if she tells you she’s in labour, that doesn’t mean it will start right away. If there are instructions or guidelines on what you need to do, follow them. Your doctor and nurses know where your wife is in her labour journey at all times. It may be frustrating to wait, but it could make a difference in getting things moving more quickly or avoiding intervention altogether.
F) Trust Your Wife’s Instincts
Determining when to go to the hospital, staying overnight in preparation for childbirth, and dealing with labour pain are decisions that your wife needs time and space to make. If you rush her into decisions or give birth before she’s ready, you’ll be putting undue stress on her and ultimately creating unnecessary complications. Instead, trust your wife and let her make these crucial choices on her own; she is an expert at knowing what she can handle during labour.
Our Final Note To The Most Caring Partner- You!
As scary as it might be, you should try not to worry during labour. If anything goes wrong with your wife or baby, your role is to support her. Make sure she has everything she needs and hold her hand throughout; there’s nothing more you can do than that. Please talk with your doctor and let them know how you want to handle unexpected events, such as an emergency C-section or other potential issues.
