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The assumption of all baby books and videos and of most conversations we have with friends, family, and strangers is that the father will be present.
www.squidoo.com/husband-in-delivery-room
Upside: Mix of advice, links and other information on expectant dads in the delivery room
Downside: Lots of scrolling, many ads
One father faces his fears of bodily fluids, fainting and eternal humiliation Looking back I can't say that my wife, Emily, and I were expecting a scene from a Doris Day movie when we toured the ...
Upside: Article discussing fathers experience in the delivery room
Downside: Many ads with lots of scrolling
The days when dad sat in the waiting room chewing his nails while the baby was born are over. As a great dad, you should be in the room watching the miracle of birth even if you are not very ...
www.greatdad.com/tertiary/405/1767/prepare-for-the-delivery-room.html
Upside: Short article with tips for expectant dads to get ready for labor and delivery
Downside: Limited depth and resources
I am 32-33 weeks pregnant and the father has not been around for pretty much my whole pregnancy and now wants to come back into my life to see our child being born. My mother and a few other people ...
www.babycenter.com/400_should-the-father-be-in-the-delivery-room-during-labor_945200_165268430336.bc
Upside: User question to community about the father being in the delivery room for birth
Downside: Answers may not be right for your situation
Ninety per cent of dads in the UK are at their partner's side whilst they give birth. Some dads - especially new ones - are not prepared for what they encounter in the delivery room and can be more ...
www.babyworld.co.uk/information/pregnancy/becoming_a_dad/dads_at_delivery.asp
Upside: Helpful advice on the role of dads in the delivery room; attractive site
Downside: Not easy to find related content
This classic, step-by-step guide for anyone planning to help a woman through labor shows precisely what to do to reduce the mother's fear and pain during labor
www.amazon.com/Sharing-birth-fathers-giving-support/dp/0688041647
Upside: Site selling book for dads during labor
Downside: No reviews
Click here to find out more! Were you in the delivery room when your baby was born?
www.babycenter.com/viewPollResults.htm?pollId=1448178
Upside: Results of poll on father's experience in delivery room
Downside: Busy page
My wife is going to have a baby next week and I really don't want to be there for the birth
www.pregnancy.org/article.php?sid=1969
Upside: Good advice on dad being present in the delivery room
Downside: None
• What's my job, anyway? • Early labor • Active labor • Delivery • The Aftermath • When the unexpected happens
healthresources.caremark.com/topic/daddelivery
Upside: Very good article on role of expectant fathers during labor and delivery
Downside: None
Arm yourself with wonderful birth skills if only to teach your sons how-to be a great birth coach even if they aren't privileged to be at a good birth.
www.birthingbetter.com/hidden/pregnancy/fathers%11to%11be,-expectant-fathers.html
Upside: New Zealand site selling kit childbirth kit including items for dad
Downside: Limited contact information