Riverbend Birth

One question we hear a lot from expecting families is how we support partners during labor.

Of course we are there first and foremost for the person in labor, but our work in the birth room definitely extends to partners as well!

So what does it look like to support a partner during labor too?

✅ Answering questions and helping you know what's going on (this is a big one!)

✅ Giving you ideas for ways you can support your person in the moment, if you want that extra guidance

✅ Making space for and validating big emotions that often arise while watching your person go through birth

✅ Helping to facilitate positive and effective communication with your care providers

✅ Giving you a break so you can get something to eat, squeeze in a quick nap, or otherwise take care of yourself while knowing your person is also being taken care of

When all is said and done, we usually hear that partners felt much more relaxed than they otherwise would have without a doula's presence.

We wrote a blog post with lots more detail, so if you want more info about how doulas support partners during labor, check it out!

https://www.pittsburghbirthservices.com/blog/how-birth-doulas-support-partners-during-labor