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Are you a new parent looking for some top tips for Dads? Many new dads aren’t familiar with what to do for mums in labour or how to care for a new baby. We’ve put together a few helpful tips to be mums advocate, bond with baby and be an active participant in your little ones birth. This blog will give dads the support they need with a few of our top tips for dads!
Be an Active Participant, throughout pregnancy. As your partner’s bump gets bigger, the skin stretches and becomes dryer and itchier. Scratching won’t give her any relief. So take over and rub shea butter or moisturiser all over her belly. It’s a super soothing way to pamper your partner. As she gets tired or bump gets bigger notice her subtle needs like encouraging her to sit and relax , making space and offer encouragement. Know What She Wants and Be Her Advocate support her wishes when it comes to feeding as well, Research shows that when dads are supportive of breastfeeding, 96 percent of moms are willing to give it a try (compared to 26 percent when dads aren’t that into it).
Hire a Doula. Remember your partner doesn’t want you to be her midwife she wants you to be what you’ve always been – her partner, enjoy the journey together and support her in your own way, massage her, get her ice, fan her until she cools down, coach her with each contraction, keep her comfortable, know which position for her to get in next, advocate for her, and more. You are also becoming a father at this moment too. It’s a lot to handle. A doula will honor all of this.
Whether you are a first-time Dad or you are simply looking for some support for Mom, we hope you found some helpful tips in our blog. Here at Wild Mountain Mothering, we specialise in caring for Mom and Baby. We are a team of caring healthcare experts and are always here for you. Get in touch today to discuss how we can help you.
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