How Can Guys Be More Helpful In Pregnancy And Childbirth?

[Sunrising]

I've never had a partner that's been pregnant and given birth. What advice would you give me if this was now the situation?

[WonderingManII]

I don't have a wife or girlfriend that is pregnant so I can't help but maybe Google AI can.

AI Overview

Men can significantly support their pregnant partner by being present, offering practical help with daily tasks and chores, and providing emotional support. They can also help with prenatal appointments, childbirth preparation, and by making healthy lifestyle choices for themselves.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of how men can support their pregnant partner:
1. Be Present and Involved:

Attend appointments:
Go to doctor's appointments and childbirth classes together to be informed and involved.

Be a partner in preparation:
Help with tasks like packing the hospital bag, planning the route to the hospital, and getting the baby's car seat ready.

Participate in decisions:
Discuss and decide together on prenatal tests, birthing options, and labor and delivery plans.

Be a constant presence:
Offer support throughout the pregnancy, including during periods of discomfort, physical changes, or emotional challenges.

2. Offer Practical Help:
Assist with daily tasks: Take on some household chores, cooking, and errands to reduce stress on your partner.
Provide physical support: Offer massages, help with rest and naps, and make sure she's comfortable.

Take care of other children: If you have other children, help them understand the pregnancy and be available to care for them so your partner can rest.

3. Provide Emotional Support:
Acknowledge the changes: Understand and positively acknowledge the physical and emotional changes your partner is experiencing.

Be empathetic and understanding: Be patient with mood swings and acknowledge her concerns and fears.
Communicate openly: Have open and honest conversations about your feelings, fears, and expectations.

Offer reassurance and encouragement: Let her know you are there to support her decisions and choices.
Show love and appreciation: Tell her she's beautiful, and reassure her that she's doing a great job.

4. Make Healthy Choices:

Quit smoking: If you smoke, quit or significantly reduce smoking to protect your partner and baby's health.

Limit alcohol: Reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.

Eat a healthy diet: Make healthy food choices to support your partner's pregnancy and your own well-being.

[WonderingManII]

Exercise together: Engage in gentle exercise together to promote a healthy lifestyle.

[DrPepper12]

Be ready with the ice chips

Learn the nurses names, likes, dislikes, etc. They are gods on earth at that moment.

Learn the monitors BUT don't volunteer info unless asked!

Keep tabs on the obstetrician - where he/she is, how many deliveries they are handling, if they're napping, etc

Pre pack the "Go bags" - Google what you should pack

Keep her phone charged!! Read that again!

Let the nurses handle bathroom trips - they're TRAINED to prevent falls!

Post partum

RUN INTERFERENCE from well intentioned family! Tell ANYONE to LOUDLY GFY if they're going to annoy her in ANY way. This is YOUR show NOT THEIRS and you say when the curtain goes up or down. She calls the shits, you are the bouncer. Read that again.

When they roll the kid in GRAB ALL THE GOODIES in the rolling crib - it's yours! Diapers, formula, wipes, cream - it's yours!! They'll replace it Everytime no questions asked

No pictures without her ok first!

Have her favorite meal door dashed to the hospital - if she wants an adult beverage sneak that shit in!!

Go slow the first 2 weeks with visitors. Again, this is your shared show!!

When you have sex again in a few weeks TELL HER DIRECTLY she is still sexy, hot, desirable and NOTHING has changed about how you look at her after childbirth. Read that again!!

Lots more but you'll figure it out!! Congrats!!

[midnightmoon05]

Experience is a good teacher :)

[midnightmoon05]

Congrads if its happening... otherwise.. google. Dr. Pepper explained well.

If possible... get all the aunties, sisters, female adult cousins to help. Prepare foods. Always be ready to be there for her... she is in a lot of pain for at lease 8 weeks or so... with no sleep trying to feed every 2 hrs.

I don't get why women have kids no support. dumb

[Apple1996]

Just listen to whatever the woman asks for and do it

[Sunrising]

Hopefully I will have the opportunity.

[OlderAndWiser]

I never had a partner who was pregnant so i can’t help.

[Sunrising]

Thank you for your opinion.

[NicholasRedone]

Hiring a maid 😋🤭 and staying the hell away 😆🙃

[XXblack88]

I never been Prego but I've been around women who have. Get ready for the mood swings and weird food craving.

[Nikki1989]

Stay present and engaged throughout labor. Put the phone down.

[Agape93]

@Apple1996 she can help. Mine never go that far

[Sunrising]

Thank you for your opinion.

[Hellraiser1984]

Don't get a woman pregnant ever