The Birth Partner

Everything You Need to Know to Help a Woman Through Childbirth

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Remind the mother of her baby. It may seem surprising, but women can get so caught up in labor that they do not think much about their baby. It may help her to remember why she is going through all this.

What about pain medications? Do you call for them or not? It depends on:

The mother's prior wishes: Did she want an unmedicated birth? How strongly did she feel about it? Sometimes asking for pain medications is a way of saying "I need more help."
Her rate of progress and how far she still has to go.
How well she responds to your more active coaching.
Whether she is asking for medications herself and how easily she can be talked out of them.

These considerations can help you decide what to do. It is sometimes difficult to balance present wishes against prior wishes. Try to stick with what the mother wanted before labor regarding the use of medication. But if she insists on changing the plan, respect her wishes. Numerous women have said, "I never could have done it without my partner. If it hadn't been for him (or her), I would have given up." By using the "Take-Charge Routine," you can indeed get the mother through those desperate moments when she feels she cannot go on; you can truly ease her burden by helping with every breath.

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