For those dads out there wondering if they should be in the delivery room when their baby is born, the answer is, yes. The mother will need as much support as possible, and having someone she knows, and trusts, is essential. Who better than the dad, himself? I honestly don’t understand why dads wouldn’t be in the delivery room. I know in decades past that it wasn’t allowed, but now, without the restrictions, there is no excuse.

If you don’t believe being in the delivery room is important, then you are mistaken. The delivery process is grueling, intense, and painful. Also, one never truly know what will happen and if everything will turn out okay. The mother needs you in there as her partner. If you get disgusted by blood and body fluids and don’t want to be in there because of it, well, then suck it up and get over it. If that sounds harsh, well too bad. The mother also does not want to be in the position, pushing the baby threw, while her legs are up in the air with many people watching.

Not only does the mother need you, but the baby might also. Watching your baby come into the world and bonding with it is an amazing experience. Of course, I don’t want to assume everyone will have the same experience as me. That being said, if your partner is having your baby, get in that room and be her support system the best you can. Be there to hold her hand, give her sips of water, fan her down, and do anything you can to make her more comfortable. Just knowing that you are there for her will make a huge difference.