5 Top Labor Tips Every Birth Partner Should Know!

Preparing for Labor? These labor tips for the birth partner are TOP priority! Learn MORE labor and delivery tips for an easier birth and positive birth here: builttobirth.com/free-mini-bi...
Partner support during labor is crucial. Partners and Dads during labor are the most important birth team member. Whether mama is planning for an unmedicated natural birth or an epidural birth, there are some foundational labor tips for dads / partners that are a must-know. Here are a few labor and delivery tips for dads/ partners when having a baby: Know what happens during labor, learn what mama’s birth plan is, know proper breathing during labor, stages of labor, and how to make labor easier and more comfortable with labor positions.
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Birth partners and dads during birth, you don’t need to be afraid! You need to be educated because the more you learn, the less you fear!
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All content and information in this video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind and I do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. I am not providing medical, health care, nutrition therapy or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any kind of physical ailment, mental or medical condition.
Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the medical and health area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical or health related decisions. For your health related questions, please seek the advice of a licensed physician or any other qualified health care provider immediately.
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[@libbielogan542]

We wanted a doula but it's only allowed to be me and one other person so no doula but we've been loving the built to birth course! 🤗

[@gabewinterful]

I’m getting induced tomorrow and I’m doing a marathon of your channel because the way you speak helps me to calm down. Thank you for the amazing work! I hope you know how important it is for us all ❤️

[@jodeemapoe9032]

I cannot and I mean CANNOT believe the fast and effective labor I just had thanks to you Bridget. I went into the hospital with no contractions at around 10am. I started contracting shortly thereafter and gave birth with 3 big pushes by 10:55am. Thank you thank you thank you!!! Fyi this is my 2nd. My 1st was 4 hours long.

[@queendeche4555]

Hi, FTM here and 39+1 today. What helped you the most? Did you take her class?

[@hannahm.9881]

Sounds like you are also prone to fast births.

[@TheNaturalBirthShow]

Great tips! I especially love that you put emphasis on Intuition when talking about BRAIN and how you point out that mama knows her body and baby best! Intuition/Instincts are SO important and valuable.

[@MrsAPeterson]

Just had my first baby Dec 18 all natural & at home, using similar methods. I watched your videos throughout pregnancy, I was 9.75 cm when my midwife arrived!

[@noorazeem408]

Hey bridget! Thanks alot for making such videos... i watched most of your videos and used your breathing techniques during my labour it went sooo awsumly smooth... so labour pain is awful but i knew this time what to do during contractions...this is my third baby but i had the best experience of all.... 😍

[@landunlocked2423]

Your stuff is so good. Thank you for the good work you do

[@courtneycarlisle182]

Oh I am breathing in your videos! I'm almost 38 weeks and I'm in so much pain in different areas. I'm ready ( I hope) for this birth!

[@VintageThriftedTreasures]

I don’t like to be touched (not even by my hubby) or talked to while laboring. I’ve had 12 births (all vaginal) most in a hospital all by the same obgyn , but 2 unassisted just my hubby and I (no doula no midwife). Those two were the most amazing and beautiful births I’ve experienced. No monitors, no nurses bugging with the infamous question about pain meds, no bright lights no interruptions. Just me and my husband in the bathroom (the shower was my comfort place) bringing our baby into the world in peace and love and privacy ☺️ ...Did I mention I hate being naked in front of other people 😬 idk just me maybe 🤣😂 Right now I’m 37 weeks pregnant with baby #13 and freaking out (what’s wrong with me)! Got to get my head in the game 😂

[@VintageThriftedTreasures]

Update: Another successful beautiful unassisted home birth ( just myself and hubby). My little guy took longer than any of my other kids, so labor was quite the experience this time around, but once it was time to push oh man he practically shot out! Hubby was asleep until I yelled “babe baby”lol! He still had time to catch our precious boy. No tears, no meds, just an adorable 9lb. 21” long, perfect in every way blessing 🥰

[@JS-xy1uv]

If you don’t mind me asking, what was your experience registering your babies after having them at home (unassisted/unattended) and the process? Thank you so much and congratulations on your growing family!

[@tara_nicole]

This is so good! Can’t wait to send it along to my husband to watch 🙌🏻

[@michaelarose1467]

I love your channel it’s helped me soo much! Can you please do a video on swaddles. when and how to transition them into not wearing one.

[@DrDrey-lc1kd]

Hi Bridget! Thank you so much for all your awesome videos! I am 5 weeks pregnant and it's my first pregnancy. Even though I think everything is alright, I'm really scared of having a miscarriage. It causes me a lot of anxiety. Could you make a video about that? I can I manage that fear better? Any reassuring words? Thank you so much! xxxx

[@anjaev93]

Hey there! Great video! Possible video idea: Talk about the golden hour! I'm 34 weeks and I would love to hear your thoughts and expertise!

[@seemamirza1175]

Hey I'm new to your channel and have been going through all your videos to prepare for birth. As a first time mom I had a lot of questions on my first trimester, cause you know the wait is forever ending, one feels unsure of what symptoms to feel or not, may be you could make a video on 1st trimester for 1st time mom's. I remember I had very vague and lame questions i kept asking my doctor who used to have a good laugh out of me.

[@seemamirza1175]

Could you also do a video on what type of cott and prams to buy

[@Nique1920]

What do you suggest before doula gets to the hospital since I’m being induced?

[@kevinserna4779]

In the hospital, mama is sleeping and on dose 6 of her inducement medication. Watching this video before we begin pitocin

[@naomielizegayo1446]

Hi Bridget, I would like to thank you for your videos who really taught me the key and tips to have a very fast labor of my 2nd baby. You are truly right equipping ourselves with the knowledge is the key to have a positive birth experience. With God's help and mercy i was able to deliver my son within 2 hrs of active labor without any medication or induction. The breathing techniques helped me a lot, the movement and positioning, plus the water intake are the ones that helped me to have an easy labor. The staff and the doctor who admitted me were very amazed. Thank you so much dear😊🥰

[@matildanelbosco7471]

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[@sarahtara5546]

I'm so glad I'll have a doula because all of my family is states away and this has been such a lonely pregnancy for me, especially with my fears around being near jabbed people while carrying this precious new life.

[@jackietorres2444]

fears around being near jabbed people? what do you mean?

[@fawnNheadlights]

Hey I understand you, it's been very lonely for me too I'm by myself most of the time and haven't gotten to get out much due to covid to make friends...family is in other state. Well, just know that you have your baby who already adores you to share company with!

[@vlove562]

I'm with you. I have the same concerns about jabbed people.

[@jackietorres2444]

@@vlove562 what kind of concerns? i’m just curious.

[@cosmicclothpads7662]

I’m in the same boat as you. Pregnant with no family around in my state. Sending you all the love and so glad you have a doula ❤️

[@geordiehicks]

I was thinking of playing some Xbox while mama is in labor. Should I choose a game that I can pause without losing my progress if mama interrupts me? Do you think hearing my game will bother mama? I thought of headphones but then I might not hear her when she needs something.

[@blaqmermaiid]

Can you do a video with breathing techniques while wearing a mask? My hospital requires mask wearing during labor and i do not see how its even possible to get through it since its already so hard to wear a mask under normal circumstances

[@noorazeem408]

I actually threw the mask away during active labour bcoz honestly you cudnt breathe in that after contractions get stronger...

[@flowwithmelissa]

I already told my husband that if They ask me to wear a mask during labour, i Will gently ask them to leave the room and to let me do my job as free as i want (without the mask) ✨💜 Breathing is so So So important !

[@ElChicleSeMePego]

The mask thing is so ridiculous... not realistic to make women in labor wear it.

[@Nique1920]

I’m being induced in about 3 - 4 weeks and they are requiring a mask! 😡

[@fawnNheadlights]

Throw that on the floor (where no one will slip though) That's my plan at least

[@rachelrodio3152]

Stop saying momma so much, it’s really annoying

[@gandalfthegrey2171]

Haha I think so too!! Great videos but yeah the momma thing is annoying

[@NadiaSeesIt]

She is reassuring nervous mothers. If you don't like it, go elsewhere 🤷‍♀️