11 Labor & Delivery Tips (Just for Him!)

Dads, here's advice for you, from veteran moms who know what really happens during labor -- and how you can help.
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Don't Rush to the Hospital

You may feel more at ease if your partner is there during the first phase of labor, but if you show up too early, they'll just send you home. And home is a much more comfortable place to be. She can eat and drink, walk around freely without being hooked up to an IV or monitor -- even grab a nap in her own bed. (And so can you!)

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