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Childbirth advocacy

Childbirth advocacy means helping a birthing person communicate preferences, understand care, and have questions addressed during birth.

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Role of partner during childbirth

Role of partner during childbirth

Prepare before labour begins Preparation is more useful when it focuses on adaptable skills rather than a fixed script. The partner and birthing person can discuss preferences about privacy, language, touch, movement, analgesia, monitoring, photography, feeding, and who should be present. A written birth preferences document may help communicate priorities, but it should be treated […]