Birthing Partner Tips

What tips would you give a birthing partner?

1. Don’t talk during contractions
2. Don’t take anything she say’s personal
3. Be gentle, kind and keep calm
4. Expect the unexpected
5. Don’t talk about food (go for sneaky snacks)
6. Keep it light, maintain a ‘can do’ attitude and sense of humour
7. Consider ‘back up’ for breaks
8. Be involved in creating the birthing plan and be in charge of this during labour
9. Be her champion be prepared to ask and answer questions on her behalf
10. Know what’s packed in what bag
11. Know the breathing techniques she is using and keep her on track even if she has a c-section
12. Know that ‘you can’ ask for the midwife to be changed