Support Tips for Birth Partners for an Empowered Birth | Phases of Labor and Delivery | Birth Doula

Support Tips for Birth Partners for an Empowered Birth
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Do you want your birth partner to support you during labor and delivery? While a doula brings in lots of skillsets, birth partner help is extremely important too! It's one thing for them to know the phases of labor and then another to actually be confident in knowing how to help you. In this video you'll learn great support tips for birth partners such as when to go to the hospital, coping measures for birth, breathing techniques for labor, etc! Mama, I've got you covered for birth partner tips!
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[@lisemartino2445]

Another tip for the birth parter is : use the love you share for each other. Love can help her feel supported, and it can help trigger the love hormone, Oxytocin, which will help labour progress. When Mamma feels relaxed and supported she will release more Endorphins, nature’s pain killers!

[@AtlasInvictus88]

Ha! Love got us in to this mess, don't think it's going to help get us out!

[@danielafuentes9392]

These are my notes in Spanish in case youre partners don't speak English Pasos para ser un apoyo en el momento del parto 1. Tratar de distraer con las primeras contracciones, puede ser hacer cosas, comer, ver películas, lo importante es hacer reír (pre-parto) 2. Cuando se vayan poniendo más fuertes las contracciones (parto activo) decir palabras suaves, cariñosas y de apoyo a atraves de masajes en la espalda, brazos y cabeza. Usar sobrenombres comunes en la relación y hacer preguntas de sí o no (no preguntas que lleven a respuestas largas) 3. Cuando las contracciones sean aún más fuertes, puede que la madre quiera rendirse y diga frases como "no puedo mas" debes evitar los masajes y es momento de apretar alguna parte del cuerpo, puede ser las piernas o agarrar las manos. Evitar hacer preguntas en esta etapa. Se pueden imitar los gruñidos o gestos para mostrar apoyo 4. Fase final (expulsivo) las contracciones son más fuertes pero es la etapa más corta en duración. Tu mujer sentirá la sensación de pujar (como si quisiera hacer popó) debes darle ánimo y decirle que ya falta poco, que es el último esfuerzo. Por lo general las mujeres sienten una sensación de "más fuerza" y debes alentarla a dar su último esfuerzo. En esta etapa la cabeza del bebé está casi saliendo. *No olvidar ayudarla a concentrarse en la respiración en todas las etapas*

[@jennylopez8982]

God bless you for this! 🙏

[@christifreimark2273]

Muchas gracias 🥰

[@pxssycontrol]

You are a real one for this!!

[@cristinalindstrom5029]

Gracias!

[@daltonoertli7626]

This really helped me support my wife during her labor. She labored for 33 hours and was pushing for 3. The baby was sunny side up and she was about to give up and what I learned in this video helped me keep her centered and focused. Thank you very much for the great advice

[@Chrisjfortune2790]

This gave me both hope and fear lol

[@lisahuber407]

Since my son-in-law will be deployed during the birth of their child, I will be my daughter's coach. Your video was a helpful reminder for me. All of my deliveries were short and fast. I hope my daughter's is too!

[@saiyan2much406]

I am 2 months pregnant with my first baby. When my boyfriend and I first met he had mentioned to me that he did not want to have kids and if that was something I wanted then we wouldn't work. At the time I didnt want to have children either so 7 years later (2 months ago) when I found out I was pregnant you can imagine that I was scared to tell my boyfriend. Surprisingly though 7 years being together has made our love for each other incredibly strong so when I finally got the courage to tell him I was pregnant he instantly got to work on cleaning out our spare bedroom and talking about things we need to do to get ready for our baby. He has been completely understanding caring and loving. He has watched your video and sent this to me which made me love him so much more (which I didnt even know was possible because I love him more then anything in the world) you're videos has helped us and helped him support me better which has made me so much more excited for our baby rather then scared when I first found out. Thank you so much for these informational videos we love watching them! Thank you for everything you do! 😍💙💙💙💙

[@katiesolorzano4099]

My best friend is about to have her second baby and I am her backup birth person. Your video is a godsend for me who has no kids and knows nothing about birth. So helpful and clear. Now I have notes I can follow to help her the best I can. Thank you. 💖

[@mandalynn1384]

As someone that experienced obstetric violence with my previous labor, if I don't feel safe in my surroundings I don't need to be smothered with cuddles. I need my support person to advocate for my right to evidenced based care and informed consent

[@alyupde9337]

If you’re going natural and have the ability, I would suggest looking into maybe touring birthing centers not hospital birthing center but birthing centers. I have personally experienced more personalized care with greater attention to what was going on, ways to help, my health and nutrition, what’s going on with baby, and consent. They want so much consent it makes me chuckle, literally. “I need to get your pulse. Can I touch your arm?” It makes me chuckle every time. Even my leg cramps. My OBGYN would say that’s apart of pregnancy when I told them. My midwife, asked me if I’m having them then told me I need more magnesium. I started taking that, they went away instantly. I could go on with examples. If you can, you may want to look into midwifery care and birthing centers.

[@stephaniebussi9638]

Or choose a birth at home if you feel its a possibility.

[@Black_Samurai-fish]

This is why I birth at home unassisted. Just my husband and kids. After two really bad hospital births and 3 amazing home births it’s definitely been the right choice for me. Can’t wait for my 4th home birth in April!

[@AM-qw7kn]

I had a euphoric medication free birth earlier today and our 2nd daughter arrived safe and sound. Thank you for your guidance! I made my partner watch this video with me today. Turns out I didn't need him to do most of the things you suggest but it actually helped me recognise the stages when I was going through them! I felt like a superwoman at the end of it and he knew what to do if I had needed it. Thanks again. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@MizzZimmerman]

Can I add one more thing? Partner's take the lead. Take inciative. For example, if she's hungry, don't ask her what she wants 'always' just make her something she likes. THINK. As with other things - in that 8th month mark and after. It gets exhausting making decisions so make some executive ones and be open to feedback. From a woman who is in here 8th month, healthy and taking care of business - to my partner and other men out there, with love.

[@jaquirox6579]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️🙏🏽

[@evam4182]

Hell yeah!

[@Fitforacting]

I am THAT HUSBAND watching and learning. Thank you 🙏🏽🙏🙏🏻

[@beckabelle5927]

My sister chose me as her birth partner and I'm so so so grateful and excited. Thank you SO much for this video it was AMAZING!

[@bacon4life679]

Thank you! She was just inducted and I was just wondering “Oh no! how do I even help!” Happy I found this! 👍🏻

[@Littlemusclemami]

First time mom due in 4 weeks and watching this for myself mainly, very helpful!

[@ryannhammack9466]

22 weeks tomorrow and preparing for birth. Absolutely love your videos. Thank you!

[@frankr7411]

We've done a couple courses and they have been amazing. This video is exactly what I needed as Dadda to be there with support. Home births rule!

[@alexandria1680]

Just sent this to my husband. Thank you 💞 I am 33 weeks and just found your videos. So helpful!!!

[@susieq6814]

You are such a blessing I am so grateful for all of your videos ! This is my first pregnancy and I’m in my 3rd trimester at 28 weeks and am becoming more excited, anxious, nervous worried all of the emotions all at once ! I’ve been practicing your breathing techniques and they already help me! You talk really fast but I just pause and rewind so I can take my notes. I just appreciate you so much and am so glad I found you!!! Your amazing thank you sweetheart! ❤❤❤🫶🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@distorbia20]

I am 33 weeks and this is great video. Watched it with my husband. He is super supportive however is also scared just like me.

[@anam.aria.]

Hi, how did birth go? Did this video really help?

[@shareseramsay2707]

Great video! Me and my husband just got finished watching and it was very helpful for him! We are going in tomorrow night for the big day!

[@ssnure111]

41 weeks and gearing up for baby! Sent this to my mom and my husband, who will both be present for my home birth. Thank you for being so clear and concise with your videos! 💕💕

[@_scrubkey_1893]

From an upcoming first time dad. Thanks man!

[@easybreezy925]

So beautiful 💕 had this pregnant momma weeping

[@LGatesy]

I'm sending this to my husband right now 😁 thanks for making this video!

[@BridgetTeyler]

YAY!!

[@michhoofd]

Same!

[@anupriyasoni5945]

Same with me

[@LadyDoe13]

Sent this to my husband! Very informative for me too, thank you for creating this video!

[@Ashcatash]

I sent this video to my husband! Thank you so much

[@TheBrocasspeech]

I’m so excited to be coming across your videos! I’m a birth doula in Richmond, Virginia

[@isabellecalderon3847]

This was a helpful video! Thanks for making it. 🙂

[@melanieb2132]

My husband answered a business call while I was in transition. No epidural. I should have kicked him out.

[@jaquirox6579]

If he disappeared the next day, no one would have blamed you. 😂😂👏🏽👏🏽

[@maisong4364]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Girrrrrrrrl

[@melanieb2132]

Gosh, I about forgot about this.. my baby is 9 months old. Yeah, that actually happened. I don't know what retribution he should receive, but something! Good God.

[@dd185]

My wife would never take me back if I did that. Your husband got lucky

[@williamrosamond8552]

Oh no how dare he take a call from the people that give him money to pay the bills

[@kimjudy2889]

THE video I've been looking for! thank you!

[@irishuang7246]

Thank you! We finished a great live birth class but this summarizes all the key points as we are getting ready for the big day around the corner. Amazing crash course - shared with my husband.

[@ms_opera_glam]

Planning to birth in a couple years but I’m a natural early planner. Thank you for this!!

[@MsLadyofshalotte]

This is really helpful, especially now during this pandemic

[@Chefkelvin24]

Thank you for making this video!

[@noorjehaanedros3576]

Thank you this video is so helpful

[@amandahebert9991]

Thanks Bridget!

[@tribal21475]

My wife is being indused on the 31st of this month, Im really nervous, Like shaking. I can only imagine how she feels. I will use this advice on that day, Thank you!

[@tribal21475]

Everything went perfect! I used these tips thru out the whole Labor! Thanks again!

[@kys5602]

thaANK U

[@alexisrios4669]

This is an amazing video that I gave my husband !!

[@safion]

Sent to my husband! Thank you for the video :)

[@elisajacktravelasia2479]

Really helpful, thank you 😊 feel a lot more confident with helping my wife.

[@natnat8281]

That is so sweet of you to even want to do so and support ur wife.

[@joshuae6575]

I'm an expecting father, we're due 4/13/20. This is a great video! Helpful, well explained and informative. Thank you

[@jepito29]

Joshua Ewing we’re due the same day! All of our hospital birth classes got cancelled so Been watching a lot of this Channel the last few days. Good luck to you two.

[@joshuae6575]

@@jepito29 🎉🎉 congrats! And yeah, these videos are life saving!

[@jhwblender]

Hope the birth went well! (if it's happened yet)

[@joshuae6575]

@@jhwblender thank you! Brooklyn arrived Wednesday April 8th at 4:10pm. A happy and healthy baby girl

[@blink_5019]

How did the birth go?

[@fivebyfivesound]

Thank you! Very insightful and a lot to take into consideration 🙏🏽

[@kholaaagain]

You are so adorable in your explaining of things. I am anxious to deliver my baby in a few more weeks and your presentation just helped to soothe some of my intense nerves. Thank you for being passionate and knowledgeable on this matter.

[@lindseylamont1648]

I love your lighting!! Would love to know what you use to light your videos.

[@vadimsp7]

Haha imagine the support partner mimicking anxiety and panic 😂. Great info tho! Today is my wife’s due date. Any day now and she’s doing an at home birth! 😁

[@marie-andreemorin543]

Almost 30 weeks here, 🎉watching all of these and positive unmedicated birth vlogs to try to remind myself that birth is beautiful and my body is made to do this. My mom had her 5 babies before 38 weeks. I was born at 36+5. My cousins also gave birth before term. Everyone on my mom’s side. So I want to be ready early JUST in case😂.

[@SkaterChick1972]

Thanks so much for posting!!! My cute husband and I just watched. First baby for us!!! Haha😊💕👍🏼👍🏼

[@sweaver86]

Watching this with my husband rn were due in 3 days !

[@hamsyde7167]

Hope you and baby are doing well now! ❤️

[@janelleforster5966]

Hi Bridget, great video to share with our birth partners! Unfortunately, mine is Spanish with limited English and needs subtitles to be able to follow the video. Any chance you can activate KZbin's automatic subtitles for those of us who need a lil extra help?! Thanks so much!

[@justlikehearts]

Omg I just found you and you’re in the bay??? How cool I would love to meet you! Your videos are great

[@stephjose9401]

Thanks for this! So excited for a natural birth center for baby number 2. Almost 32 weeks!

[@Homeschool494]

Where were you when I gave birth to my last 3??? 😅 sending this to my husband, we are only 7 weeks from my due date!

[@noella4750]

My partner WILL BE watching this

[@cabrerasick]

Wish there was more practical summaries of tips and visuals to reinforce content.

[@viaggeira]

Wow Thank you so much for this 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless you really 🙏🏼

[@Saforra99]

I think the link to J Breathing is missing (or maybe I just missed it?)

[@rgukovas]

My husband and I are following the course Built to birth (and it's really really good, I'm very happy with it), but something like this video and the 5 tips to help labor progress are missing there... =)

[@uscgirlmeg]

“Hey mamas” 😍 heyyyy!!!!!

[@ArpineMartirossyan-kj5pn]

There was no time rule for me. For both pregnancies first waters broke, second I had my first contraction and that contraction just never stopped. Ever 😂😂😂

[@jiraiYT]

hey we are due in 2 weeks. i hope this holds up for us! :D anything to add outside of vid? (which was SUPER HELPFUL already.)

[@gypsierose3611]

Yeah. I have had three kids with just the nurse and Dr I don't think I could handle someone else is in the room

[@sarahemilybrock6387]

I haven’t watched the video in its entirety yet, but this is my first baby. 35 weeks +1 right now. And my Dad and my Sister will be with me through labor, not delivery. The dad is not in the picture. So I hope this could apply?

[@quincyandbekah8007]

Wanna send this to my boyfriend, but I’m gonna wait till we are married and pregnant 😂 thanks so much for these tips!!!

[@burgesj7]

Yeah I'd wait

[@BibledGoogled]

Looool

[@LouisannaBall]

I speak English but my husband doesn't. I wish this had subtitles 😭

[@helischa8998]

You have just such a positive, encouraging way of explaining! Good for all that follow your advice ☺️. ( Mom of 10😉)

[@kholaaagain]

Righhhht. I was just telling her the exact same thing. Ha.

[@bigchainring1977]

Gosh..mom of 10!... must have been real busy busy busy!

[@Itsme_1648]

Wow! Are you rich?

[@helischa8998]

Yes. I guess I'm rich😅 And busy as any other mom😘

[@Itsme_1648]

@@helischa8998 Busy indeed!

[@annabelcermeno7874]

The last thing I want is someone asking me questions during labor lol

[@erind42]

I can't afford a doula ...it's just going to be me and my husband and midwife and nurses ...hope these videos will help us even though we don't have a doula

[@jennyanydots6959]

Erin D there are so many free Hypnobirthing videos and meditation on you tube for free watch with your husband you can do it!

[@laurenstringer7]

Where do you live? There are some who volunteer or work with you on a payment plan. If you’re in TX/ Louisiana I can help.

[@jaquirox6579]

@@laurenstringer7 Do you know any resources for finding a midwife or doula in Montana? I can pay, I just can’t find any. I can only seem to find the ones I had 6 years ago…. whom took my money and did nothing, then ushered me into an unplanned csection for FTP. ☹️

[@loveiseverythingx3713]

Not sure if my other or partner should be at the birth. I can only choose one

[@muchafcukrze]

I would love to add subtitles to this video, is this possible?

[@kaitlynbaldwin5560]

You can turn them on in settings

[@francesfoster548]

Okay...is your maiden name Homer and are you Nicolle's little sister?? I graduated from MCA class of 07. I watch a LOT of pregnancy and birth related videos on KZbin, so I was surprised to see your video pop up on my feed because I think I might know who you are even though we've never met in person 😝😝😝

[@BridgetTeyler]

Haha YES! That's me!! So funny... such a small world!

[@canshecosplay7180]

Hi Bridget. Do you have any Dula friends in the Santa Cruz area? My friend is looking for one and is having a hard time finding many options. Love your videos. :)

[@BridgetTeyler]

I don't know any unfortunately! Wish I could help!

[@bigchainring1977]

Did you ever find a doula in Santa Cruz area?

[@alexisrios4669]

♥️♥️

[@kylezimmerman685]

For a mom a how would birth a baby

[@halleelizabeth]

I wasn't even thinking about pooping while pushing lol when it came down to it i really didnt care if i did or not but they couldve atleast told me! They didnt really wipe me enough i still had blood and poop on me!😂

[@brandymcdonald6676]

What should I do if my partner is fearful and wants to believe everything the doctor says?

[@Atothe7420]

I am going to be honest. I’m still confused. Still unsure when to help when to stop and when to help and when to stop.

[@jaquirox6579]

The most important thing is to follow her cues, and have really thick skin. Try to anticipate her basic needs like food and drink and rest, and bring them before she asks. And then just validate every single feeling she has. You have no opinions during her labor, you’re just there to support her. Be an expert on what she wants in her birth plan, and be the gatekeeper for her, advocating everything on her behalf. In this protecting and serving her, she will be able to concentrate on birthing, instead of feeling uncared for, unprotected, and therefore fear and anxiety, which can stop the birth.

[@Jason-bk1xs]

Thank you for the video, it was very helpful. But FENTANYL??? Nope!!

[@anything732]

Plz... start a video with hey dada’s.... plz. Awesome content and presentation btw... thanks

[@christinaenigma4549]

seriously, fentanyl is used as pain killer in labor?!? please elaborate!!

[@TailerAnn]

Pharmacy technician here, fentanyl is actually the main pain medication in epidurals as well. It is one of the only safe opioids to take during pregnancy.

[@kellyjackson6025]

Yup! I had a shot of it during my last labor when the epi wasn’t working well

[@emilysalce6491]

So I got a taste of how bad contractions can be even though I got sent back home. Yeah, no. There is no love language that could make me do this naturally . No amount of support that would make me enjoy this experience naturally - it’s sadistic. I COMMEND the ones who do it naturally but IT IS NOT FOR ME! And I’ve tried a lot of things, the last thing I will try is eating dates and pineapple to help the cervix but 🤷🏻‍♀️ This back pain is out of this world and I am 40 weeks and 4 days. I’ll be getting induced this Friday night 🙏🏼

[@jaquirox6579]

I just heard about dates. But what does pineapple do for the cervix? I thought it could just induce.

[@smw1300]

I came here looking for something to show my partner so he would know how to support me, he refused to watch it. I’m giving birth in about a week and I have nobody to support me. I’m so scared. I don’t want to do this anymore.

[@ioanarosca6985]

I hope you are ok now and your baby is healthy. All the love from a fellow mama, pregnant with her second one in 33+4 weeks. 🤗😘

[@jaquirox6579]

☹️ Are you doing ok sugar? 🙏🏽♥️

[@sherbetstraw]

Hope it went ok, so sorry that your partner wouldn’t watch the video that’s disappointing 😢

[@savannahmolina277]

I hope my boyfriend helps me out...

[@knowledgegod2635]

I'm trying to support my girlfriend whose In her third trimester but I have been told by her that I am not doing enough. I'm trying to work more because she can't work, I'm listening to podcasts and watching KZbin, I'm cleaning and cooking and sleeping on the couch. But because I can't get off work for a prenatal class made everything blow up. I don't know what to do but I'm burnt out and feel low. I ask every day if she drinks enough water or make sure she eats but now I'm being told I don't do anything. I'm so lost and dead.

[@melissafeds1344]

Part 3: Post Natal Child birth class kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5rHh617mrmgmZI&feature=share9

[@melissafeds1344]

I cant c my previous long comment. But my elder brother went thru the same thing as u. Its a phase. Stay strong. My husband will go thru the same in 2 months.

[@CM-vc3gb]

Great information, talking is WAY too fast though

[@nelyassin]

Lost me when she said it's fun when she's pushing. Lol

[@cynditran2036]

You are so amazing and i love how bright you are dispite of how youthful you look

[@gabriellel4496]

Cyndi Tran this is an agist comment.

[@bigchainring1977]

Why not just say " nice video"?

[@zackbeulah4279]

Never have I heard anyone ever say "I have to 💩" is music to one's ear. 🤣🤣🤣

[@shesagoddess3592]

Wish there was a short version, was hard to keep him engaged and get to skip to each chapter

[@zachnew3102]

I'm sorry to hear that. My partner sent this to me and I've got it playing while I'm working. I think it's incredibly inconsiderable and honestly concerning that he isn't willing to spend 20 minutes on something this important. That's definitely a red flag for potential disinterest in the actual birthing room and postpartum

[@ebwork3729]

Your man sucks

[@IslamicTalksPodcast]

Is Doula a midwife?

[@shelby814]

No. I have a certified nurse midwife (CNM) who does my prenatal check ups. My CNM replaced my OBGYN by choice bc I am considered a low risk pregnancy. A CNM is most similar to a doctor and goes thru rigorous state certified testing. A doula has no state or federal certifications but can provide a wealth of knowledge to help mom and the birthing process.

[@uscgirlmeg]

Doulas are there for physical and emotional support, not medical.

[@Shayplays-uw6]

I’m sorry I did not listen I was so busy getting ready 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😢

[@awpzaint4noobz]

My husband is pregnant and is a couple of days off his due date, this has empowered me so much as a wife to guide him through.

[@marthatowler3057]

😅

[@staceface88]

NOT A SINGLE KZbinR HAS MADE A VIDEO ABOUT BIRTHING WITHOUT A BIRTH PARTNER AND ITS INFURIATING.

[@dilonnarutherford2182]

Mostly because it's very important and encouraged to have one. A birth partner doesn't have to be your childs father, it can be a friend, or your mom, someone you really trust. No one should give birth/ labor alone.

[@zacsimillion]

Isn’t the father usually the birthing partner?

[@bigchainring1977]

Sometimes, for whatever reason, the biological father cannot or will not be involved..

[@noyboynotindastates]

Im gonna ask her if she remembered to turn the oven off.

[@joietotheworld222]

You have a death wish 😂

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

I don't want my partner to see any part of this process with bodily fluids. I'm also scared that if he sees a baby come out he won't be able to think of me in a sexual way. That's really important to me and feeling safe in our relationship. So, I'm looking for a doula.

[@tessahhewson8834]

Just say husband

[@kimberlywilbur]

A birth partner isn’t always their spouse🖤

[@jamesr.g.2320]

“birth partner”

[@Atalanie]

Yes, surrogacy exists for example, where your 'birth partner' may not be a husband or boyfriend if you're being a surrogate for another family. Or wives who had one partner use a donor so they could have a kid. Hence, birth partner.

[@zacsimillion]

@@Atalanie you don’t change vocabulary based on 1% of the situations. This entire video is geared towards fathers and should be titled as such

[@Atalanie]

@@zacsimillion fathers, mothers, girlfriends, wives, best friends, etc. There are plenty of possible support people that can come from various situations. It would be far more than 1% and a change of vocabulary to include everyone isn't doing any harm.

[@MsFlamingFlamer]

@@zacsimillion my birth partner will be my mother, not my husband. My mom is an RN and my husband is old fashioned and squeamish

[@SwampNiggaVideos]

husband*

[@meheretnardos1894]

Do you mean husbands? When you say partner not sure Im scared now. Not everybody accepts gender crises!!!

[@hunt6808]

some peoples birthing partner could be a sister, friend or other family member that isn’t the husband or father. so that’s why she says birthing partner.

[@kmonti1]

My friend's husband was deployed at the time of her labor, so her partner was her mom. It's not always the husband.

[@LeviandTominHD]

Birth partner has to be the cringiest term I’ve heard in a while

[@Gr8fulSunflowr]

What is cringy about it?