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!
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timing contractions? You can get an ap for it.
Otherwise I mostly just needed to hold his hand in a crushing grip (only two fingers, no rings!).
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- Rubbing my back (lightly) while I was having contractions and breathing with me / helping me to breathe.
- Sitting next to me and holding my hand while I labored in the bath tub.
- Packing up the final things for the hospital.
- Physically holding me up when I had contractions anywhere other than in the bed.
- Offering me drinks and snacks and trying to help me keep my energy up.
- Logging and timing contractions.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.
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I took detailed notes so Bee could blog about it later.
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Mine just talked with me and kept me laughing as much as he could. It really helped pass the time.
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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!
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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.
And he got me water when I asked for it and made me drink it. -
We hired a doula - I think she will help him with what to do as much as she will help me.
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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.
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@mrbee: omg, only you guys would do that, hehehe! JK, I'm sure you're not the only ones!
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