How DADS can be EXCELLENT in the Delivery Room

[@birthtoolbox]

What are your questions about supporting your partner in labor?

[@eleazaraguirre8336]

Thank you so much for your videos this helps so much. My wife is going induction on the 16 of this month your videos helps me calm down and get ready for it

[@tanyalancasterbeisert8244]

Yes, hydrate!! And recommend fresh fruits for snacking during labor - especially pineapple! ;)

[@birthtoolbox]

🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍

[@robynhaas]

Super helpful. Love that you included "take care of yourself!" too!

[@birthtoolbox]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mizzle1788]

I'm trying to surprise my wife with this knowledge... Id like to take it upon myself to get a snack bag, any good ideas ?

[@birthtoolbox]

My favorite recommendation for labor snacks are these nut butter packs geni.us/NutButterPacks

[@eslammoussa2129]

Good job, really helpful, I'm gearing up

[@birthtoolbox]

Glad it was helpful! Check out SupportingHer.com if you want more in depth information.

[@tanyalancasterbeisert8244]

Dads do play and huge role in a successful birth!

[@birthtoolbox]

Totally agree!

[@Kcorrr]

Well not necessarily. This is one thing that we can say, is not all about the man. She got pregnant, suffered and carried the baby in her body and she will give birth to the baby all herself, on her own, no matter who is with her in the room.

[@genasabbagh9891]

Perfect tips! Thank you so much!

[@birthtoolbox]

You're so welcome! I hope they are helpful for you.

[@angelbasham6631]

I'm pregnant with my 7th child and I'm really nervous bc I have diabetes so I'm worried i will have to be induced I can usually get through natural labor with no pain meds but induction is awful for me the pain last so long and is tough I only had epidural once and it left me pushing for. al long time which I dont know if I can do now due to lung issues so I'm really worried 😪

[@birthtoolbox]

Angel, I hear your concern. Make sure that you are sharing these concerns with your OB/midwife too. They need to know that you prefer not to be induced and might be able to offer other strategies for your diabetes.

[@angelbasham6631]

@@birthtoolbox I'm seeing my regular obgyn and mfm specialist I've told obgyn as he will be delivering he said it depends on my blood sugars and babies size and mfm specialist recommends all diabetic moms to be induced at 39 weeks hes already measuring two weeks ahead so its just making me really nervous

[@KitKat10281]

​@angelbasham6631 how did it go hon? 😊

[@angelbasham6631]

@@KitKat10281 i have a perfect healthy 2 year old son now but the labor and delivery was a nightmare it took forever bc they induced me and i finally requested an epidural they only numbed half of me the nurse didnt hook the other side up so i had to feel it all and the pushing part took forever so it really was one of the hardest deliveries ive had but thankful all ended well

[@KitKat10281]

@angelbasham6631 yay! Sorry it was rough, but glad bebe is healthy and all went well in the end! 😀

[@spacespace6418]

i m already nervous...mine is march 2nd😀

[@birthtoolbox]

I believe that education can help decrease fear! I recommend this playlist for some great childbirth education kzbin.info/aero/PLciWO0dQpkW_C1Z9VdmszJ0D4_SQGOub-

[@mcw7947]

thanks my fiance is due to give birth soon so this helped

[@birthtoolbox]

Wonderful! So glad.

[@mariesmirsky6459]

Love this!!

[@birthtoolbox]

So glad!!!

[@LeftieLoosie]

Homework!

[@pamelaq6185]

What are your go to snack recommendations to pack for delivery?

[@birthtoolbox]

I love honeysticks because even if there is a restriction on food they usually count as clear liquid. Like these amzn.to/37DcYhK . I'm also a fan of the nut butter packets like these amzn.to/37DcYhK. A mix of protein, carbs and sugars are good and things that are easy to eat.

[@R1aVa]

Non verbal IS MY ONLY LANGUAGE 😢 like look at my face and READ MY MIND OR I WILL DIE - 😣😣😣 haha jk but No seriously!!! Non verbal means u know me and uve been paying attention

[@birthtoolbox]

LOL!