https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:39:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-395006 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:28:36 +0000 Meridian 395006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: omg, only you guys would do that, hehehe! JK, I'm sure you're not the only ones! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394518 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:39:45 +0000 LAGS 394518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband just stood by to support me, asked if I needed massage, pressure etc. There came a point where I had to stay in bed to monitor LO's heart rate and the biggest help then was him giving a play by play of the rise and fall of my contractions. It was sooo helpful knowing they'd peaked and when I needed to brace myself for another one coming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394450 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:06:21 +0000 aprk 394450@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We hired a doula - I think she will help him with what to do as much as she will help me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394447 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:58:47 +0000 Goldilocks1107 394447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He pushed on my left hip during contractions because it was the only part that wasn't numbed by my epidural (back labor. fun.). The counterpressure was a life-saver.<br /> And he got me water when I asked for it and made me drink it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394413 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:59:53 +0000 heffalump 394413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It will just depend on what you're in the mood for him to do. One minute you might want a back rub, and the next minute you might not wanting him touching you. He can't know these things unless you're telling him! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394363 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:39:39 +0000 Boogs 394363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine just talked with me and kept me laughing as much as he could. It really helped pass the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394331 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:03:52 +0000 mrbee 394331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took detailed notes so Bee could blog about it later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394288 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:29:27 +0000 skibobrown 394288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- Rubbing my back (lightly) while I was having contractions and breathing with me / helping me to breathe.<br /> - Sitting next to me and holding my hand while I labored in the bath tub.<br /> - Packing up the final things for the hospital.<br /> - Physically holding me up when I had contractions anywhere other than in the bed.<br /> - Offering me drinks and snacks and trying to help me keep my energy up.<br /> - Logging and timing contractions.</p> <p>Basically, he was just there by my side the entire time, and he helped to keep me relaxed and focused on making it through contractions. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394277 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:58:50 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 394277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>timing contractions? You can get an ap for it.</p> <p>Otherwise I mostly just needed to hold his hand in a crushing grip (only two fingers, no rings!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-for-husband-to-do-during-labor#post-394220 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:57:42 +0000 jedeve 394220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What was the most helpful thing your husband did during labor? I want to give mine a list of ideas so he isn't just asking me what I want him to do the whole time! </p>