Ep. 335: SOLOCAST: What Dads Can Do During Labor to be Stellar Birth Support

Ep. 335: SOLOCAST: What Dads Can Do During Labor to be Stellar Birth Support

Author: HeHe Stewart April 9, 2025 Duration: 38:16
In this empowering episode, we’re talking directly to the dads and partners! If you’ve ever wondered “What can I actually do during labor?” — this one’s for you. We’re breaking down exactly how you can be a confident, calm, and supportive presence in the birth room. From hands-on comfort techniques to powerful advocacy tips, you’ll leave this episode knowing how to show up for your partner like a pro. Plus, we’re sharing go-to resources that will help guide you every step of the way. Let’s turn nervous energy into confident action — because you play a crucial role in this birth story!   BIRTH EDUCATION: Get the free class to help you avoid a c-section and reduce your risk of tearing!    Join The Birth Lounge here for judgment-free childbirth education that prepares you for an informed birth and how to confidently navigate hospital policy to have a trauma-free labor experience!   Download The Birth Lounge App for birth & postpartum prep delivered straight to your phone!   Brought to you by: Cozy Earth, Use code HEHE at checkout to save 40% off your purchase!  Cozy Earth has the softest, coziest pajamas on earth! I love their bedding, pajamas (I have three pair), socks, towels, and loungewear! I am a die-hard Cozy Earth fan and will absolutely be packing my CE pajamas in my birth bag and living in them during postpartum! Try their Bamboo sheets risk free with their 100 night trial! Use code HEHE at checkout to save 40% off your purchase!  INSTAGRAM: Connect with HeHe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/   LINKS MENTIONED: Dad Daze Course    

Hosted by birth and newborn expert HeHe Stewart, The Birth Lounge Podcast creates a thoughtful conversation around the many paths through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. This podcast moves beyond simplistic advice to explore the wide spectrum of normal experiences, offering evidence-based insights alongside real stories from parents. HeHe, who founded Tranquility by HeHe Maternity Concierge, guides these discussions with a blend of professional knowledge and deep empathy, aiming to demystify the process and empower your choices. Each episode serves as a gathering place-a safe space where clinical expertise meets lived experience, covering topics that span education, family dynamics, physical fitness, holistic health, and parenting young children. You’ll find a supportive resource here, one that acknowledges the variables and nuances of bringing a child into the world and navigating the postpartum chapter. Tune in for honest dialogues that honor different perspectives, providing companionship and reliable information for your own journey. The goal is to leave you feeling more prepared, less alone, and confident in your unique path through parenthood, all within the supportive community of this podcast.
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