Birthing partner tips

What tips would you give a birthing partner?

There’s lots of information in books and on the internet about how your birthing partner can support you during childbirth.

I asked a group women who had given birth in the last 2 to 4 months. What information would you have told your birthing partner in hindsight?

Here’s what they had to say;

 What birthing partner tips would be useful for other couples prior to their birth?

• Don’t talk during contractions
• Don’t take anything she say’s personal
• Be gentle, kind and keep calm
• Expect the unexpected
• Don’t talk about food (go for sneaky snacks)
• Keep it light, maintain a ‘can do’ attitude and sense of humour
• Consider ‘back up’ for breaks
• Be involved in creating the birthing plan and be in charge of this during labour
• Be her champion be prepared to ask and answer questions on her behalf
• Know what’s packed in what bag
• Know the breathing techniques she is using and keep her on track even if she has a c-section
• Know that ‘you can’ ask for the midwife to be changed

1. Share these birthing partner tips with anyone who is supporting you during your childbirth.
2. Consider attending the Hypnobirthing Course to help prepare  you both for a calm, confident and easier experience.