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Dad's Birth Plan
Plan Ahead for a Less Stressful Birth
By Laura Paul
Nunn says although she would not have wanted a squirrel-hunting trip described to her during labor, the visualization was almost poetic and was a good memory for the woman. "At the end, the wife started laughing," Nunn says. "She said, 'I was the only one who got a squirrel that day.'"
A woman might check off a birth plan list – she wants music, the lights dimmed, no sedatives but yes to acupuncture and massage, etc. – but Perrotta believes it is important for fathers to have their own birth plan. "Get all the little things done you don't want to worry about: oil changes, taking the dog to the vet," she says. "Keep up on the yard so you aren't doing yard work that could have been done earlier. Stock up on plastic utensils, paper plates so you don't have to worry about doing dishes."
She also suggests buying frozen meals, preparing meals ahead of time or at least gathering phone numbers of local restaurants that deliver. Also, prepare a list of phone numbers of friends or relatives who can be contacted after returning back to work so the mom has someone she can call. And make sure to ask for time off of work or arrange the work schedule to accommodate the new changes at home.
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