Posted on June 30, 2007 in Latest News
The role of a husband in childbirth has altered significantly since the days when they restlessly moved about in the hospital waiting room, eagerly waiting for the announcement the doctor regarding the birth of the baby. At present, numerous men are drawn in from the time the pregnancy test emerges positive, getting involved in prenatal appointments, childbirth classes, and following the birth being associated with father-baby groups.
Some men are at ease with a great deal of involvement while some do not feel comfortable. However, the prospect of being present during labor and delivery is not a source of enjoyment for all. Seeing their child born which is one of the greatest moments of life makes every man happy.
Attending childbirth classes are quite helpful for husbands as it gives them an opportunity to feel more positive after discovering what to anticipate all through labor as well as childbirth. It also enables them to attain ideas and methods to assist their wives or partners during the experience. If a husband is still apprehensive about his role, a birth assistant, or doula, can be of immense assistance all through labor by not only providing the necessary guidance to the partner but also helping the husband to unwind and contributing positively to the process.
It is also imperative for a husband to know the facilities that are available at the hospital where the delivery of the child is scheduled. The husband should take into account the facilities on offer, and ensure that he can be present during labor, birth, and in the period following the birth of the baby. While the majority of hospitals are modern enough to cater to the requirements of husbands during labor and childbirth some have restrictions regarding who can be in attendance all through a c-section or during other periods.
Sense of uneasiness
While the husbands cannot be blamed for his uneasiness at the sight of blood or other body fluids, the crux of the matter is that if the husband is not in a position to offer help as the primary and only labor partner, then a solution has to be found so that the mother does not have to take care of herself during labor.
This can be achieved by ensuring that the husband is positioned in a safe zone in order that he is not compelled to perceive more than his comfort level and the perfect position could be near the side or top of the bed or behind his wife.
A chair should be kept ready in case the husband feels uncomfortable or the husband is able to provide the required support while seated if it happens to be convenient for him.
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October 6th, 2007 at 1:28 am
Please could we know where in Secunderabad Lamaze classes are conducted? Also if she can attend classes in the 8th month of pregnancy.