Natural Birth Dads

What in the blue blazes are natural birth dads?

Well, they are the men that support us and stand by our side as we labor and birth the natural way. In our case - Natural Pregnancy Mentor - they are our husbands Paul (Alisha) and Ben (Florence).

The role of the father in birth is so very important whether he is an active participant, the sole participant or a strong presence in the background.

Birth can stall and be very difficult if the father is not supportive or if he is fearful.

The presence of the man with whom you've conceived your child never leaves you emotionless...whether good or bad.

Here at Natural Pregnancy Mentor, we felt that men - fathers to be - would have much to learn from the men in our lives, with 11 births between them all but two at home, and all natural.

What were their thoughts?

Why did they agree to a homebirth?

Where they afraid?

Was birth gross?

Was it what they expected?

Did they feel helpless?

So many questions that all first time fathers - or first time homebirthers - wonder about, hence the birth (pun intended) of this page just for dads.

Should Fathers Always be Present at Birth?

As few as 30 years ago, everyone knew that fathers did NOT belong in the delivery room. Birth was women's business and the baby was presented clean and dressed. Even fathers who wanted to be there could not - unless you birthed at home.

Now, it is assumed that all dads MUST attend or they are viewed as insensitive jerks.

So what is the truth?

The truth is that it is - or should be - solely a personal decision. There are so many factors involved. Some women want to labor alone...no man, no midwife, no one. Some want a slew of people.

The rule of thumb for ANYONE attending your birth would be to ask these questions:

Will the presence and energy of this person help or hinder me?

What will make me the most comfortable to help me birth and be able to totally let go and let my body do what it was created to do?

In truth, only you - the mother - know what will help you achieve the birth you desire.

The way other mammals birth their young - as well as what scientific studies show - tell us a lot about the safest way to birth. A dark, quiet, familiar place as well as familiar faces is the best, quickest and safest way to birth. Since as women we are mammals as well, we would do well to heed those "rules" also.

In general, most mothers that have tons of people will take longer than those who are alone - or with one or two attendants. Birth is a very intimate process.

But for the dads that want to be there and have questions...this is the place to ask!

Dads View on Birth

Interview with Paul - Alisha's hubby.

Interview with Ben - Florence's hubby.

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