Dad's Guide to Childbirth - Hospital Version

By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide

Childbirth is a word that can strike fear in the hearts of many dads and partners. This incredible experience is meant to be a meaningful one and yet there are many expectations of dad. Here are some tips on preparing for childbirth:

• Should Dad be in the delivery room?
• 5 Ways to Prepare Dad for Birth
• Packing a Bag of Dad for Labor
• 5 Reasons Dads Should Demand Doulas
• Pregnancy and Childbirth Books for Dad
• Dad's Guide to Pregnancy

By studying and learning about childbirth before the big day, you and your partner can make the right decision about what participation level dad will have during childbirth. Sometimes dad wants to be really involved, sometimes dad is nervous. Have you discussed how you're feeling with your partner?

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• Planning to Participate in the Birth
• Dads and Childbirth Class
• How Dads Can Help While Laboring at Home
• Getting to the Hospital
• Pain Relief Help from Dad
• Dads and Pushing
• Dads and C-Sections
• Dads and Early Postpartum

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