Dads /Partners often come into my childbirth classes or doula consultations with a feeling of unease when I ask them, “What do you want your role to be during birth?”. Beyond “support her”, they often don’t have a clear picture of what options they have, what she might need (or not need), how to express […]
New video from Lamaze – Dads and Pregnancy Partners are there to support Mom
Dads and partners play a big role in supporting mom through labor and birth. Dads/partners are mom’s advocate and voice. Please watch this moving video from Lamaze International. When you consider taking a childbirth class, know that our Lamaze class, Confident Birthing, is open and welcoming to all families and we support the needs of […]
The Fifth “P” of Birth – The Partner
Ages ago, I wrote a blog post on the 4 P’s of Birth. While explaining this concept in my most recent Confident Birthing class; one of the dads, piped up “Hey, what about the most important “P”? – Partner!” I have to say, I love him for this. He’s right, ladies. Our partners do more […]