{"id":2647,"date":"2018-01-15T08:54:42","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T13:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/?p=2647"},"modified":"2022-05-01T12:04:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T16:04:36","slug":"60-ways-a-labor-partner-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birthyoudesire.com\/60-ways-a-labor-partner-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"60 WAYS A LABOR PARTNER CAN HELP"},"content":{"rendered":"

60 WAYS A LABOR PARTNER CAN HELP<\/h1>\n
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Do you know how many ways your partner can help you in labor?<\/p><\/div>\n

In early labor, you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Help her ignore it<\/li>\n
  2. Encourage a nap<\/li>\n
  3. Encourage her; say that she\u2019s strong and ready<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0Make her tea or broth to drink<\/li>\n
  5. \u00a0Make her something to eat<\/li>\n
  6. \u00a0Go out to lunch, order dinner<\/li>\n
  7. \u00a0\u00a0Play cards or watch a movie with her<\/li>\n
  8. \u00a0\u00a0Suggest a shower<\/li>\n
  9. \u00a0\u00a0Help her remain calm, be calm yourself<\/li>\n
  10. \u00a0\u00a0Remind her to relax and focus<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If she is having trouble keeping focus, you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

      \n
    1. \u00a0Reassure and praise her<\/li>\n
    2. Give her an object or picture to look at during contractions<\/li>\n
    3. Remind her of the reason she\u2019s here (baby)<\/li>\n
    4. \u00a0Suggest a walk or position change<\/li>\n
    5. \u00a0Ask extra people to leave the room<\/li>\n
    6. \u00a0Place your hands on her face and breathe with her<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      If her belly hurts, you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. \u00a0Place a heated rice sock under her belly\/on her pubic bone<\/li>\n
      2. \u00a0Remind her to go to the bathroom often<\/li>\n
      3. \u00a0Help her change positions<\/li>\n
      4. \u00a0\u00a0With a light touch, massage her lower belly and thighs<\/li>\n
      5. \u00a0\u00a0Get in the shower or bathtub<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        If she is having trouble relaxing you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. \u00a0Help her change positions<\/li>\n
        2. \u00a0Place a hand over her hand and press firmly<\/li>\n
        3. \u00a0Have her shake both hands in the air<\/li>\n
        4. \u00a0Touch her, draw attention to her muscles and help her relax<\/li>\n
        5. \u00a0Talk about a relaxing time<\/li>\n
        6. \u00a0Play music that helps her relax<\/li>\n
        7. \u00a0Read to her<\/li>\n
        8. \u00a0Rub her back or apply a TENS unit\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          If she is too hot, you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. \u00a0\u00a0Wash her face and neck with a cool, wet cloth<\/li>\n
          2. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Give her ice chips<\/li>\n
          3. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Fan her face and body<\/li>\n
          4. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Open a window<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            If her back hurts, you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

              \n
            1. \u00a0\u00a0Help her change positions<\/li>\n
            2. \u00a0\u00a0Put a warm cloth, heat pack, or TENS unit<\/a> on her back<\/li>\n
            3. \u00a0\u00a0Get in the shower or bathtub<\/li>\n
            4. \u00a0\u00a0Put a cold cloth or ice pack on her back<\/li>\n
            5. \u00a0\u00a0Apply counter-pressure with hands or tennis ball<\/li>\n
            6. \u00a0\u00a0Sit back-to-back with her so your backs can press together<\/li>\n
            7. \u00a0\u00a0Have her lean against the hurt with her own fists<\/li>\n
            8. \u00a0\u00a0Help her stand and lean against the wall<\/li>\n
            9. \u00a0Help her get on her hands and knees and rock back and forth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              If her legs and arms shake, you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

                \n
              1. \u00a0\u00a0Remind her that this is normal<\/li>\n
              2. \u00a0\u00a0Hold her so she feels more in control<\/li>\n
              3. \u00a0 Use a soft touch or long, firm stroking on her legs and arms<\/li>\n
              4. \u00a0\u00a0Rub her feet and hands, curl her toes around your fist<\/li>\n
              5. \u00a0\u00a0Put a warm blanket on her<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                If her contractions stop, you can:<\/u><\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. \u00a0\u00a0Help her change positions<\/li>\n
                2. \u00a0\u00a0Talk about her labor and any fears she is experiencing<\/li>\n
                3. \u00a0\u00a0Encourage rest and relaxation<\/li>\n
                4. \u00a0\u00a0Reassure her that they will start again<\/li>\n
                5. \u00a0\u00a0Help her with nipple stimulation<\/li>\n
                6. \u00a0\u00a0Kiss her<\/li>\n
                7. \u00a0\u00a0Tell her how strong she is<\/li>\n
                8. \u00a0\u00a0Make sure she\u2019s drinking water<\/li>\n
                9. \u00a0\u00a0Suggest a hot shower<\/li>\n
                10. \u00a0\u00a0Help her take a walk<\/li>\n
                11. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Rub her back<\/li>\n
                12. \u00a0\u00a0Take her outside<\/li>\n
                13. \u00a0\u00a0Make her laugh<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                   <\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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