Your Birth Partner plays an important role. There are so many things to do:
- In early labor
- Time your contractions
- Take a walk with you
- As labor gets stronger:
- Help you change into different positions (standing, walking, or squatting)
- Breathe with you
- Give ice chips to you, if allowed
- Massage your back
- Talk in a positive way like “You’re doing so well!” or “You’re really strong.” or “You can do this”

Have more questions?
Sources: www.mothersadvocate.org, The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin with Katie Rohs. https://www.lamaze.org/parent-information