This week in class we talked about the importance of including the husband/father with the baby. I never really knew ways before how I could do this when my husband and I start our family. As I learned about the studies and counsel on this topic this is what I learned:
How can wives include and involve their husbands before,
during, and after the birth of their child? These are fifteen things I have
thought about and I hope to follow them when my husband and I are expecting our
first child.
Before the birth:
1. Involve him in the prenatal visits.
2. Let him feel the baby’s progression in movements. (like
kicking, moving, etc.)
3. Choose a baby name together and then pray about it
side-by-side.
4. Go shopping for everything the baby needs together. (room
decorations, clothing, etc.)
5. Research baby development and prenatal nutrition
together. Eat healthy meals together.
During the birth:
6. Let him be the only family member in the room during
delivery. Take that time to bond with him.
7. Allow him to hold the baby first and bond with his new
son or daughter.
8. Allow him to choose if he wants to hold your hand or be
involved with the nurses.
9. Give him the chance to spend time with you and the baby
alone for a time before letting other family members to visit.
10. Allow him to give comfort and encouragement during the
delivery.
After the birth:
11. Give him responsibilities and allow him to help with the
baby.
12. Trust him to take care and watch the baby alone.
13. Involve him in the everyday routine with the baby.
14. Let him take over bedtime and other activities with the
baby.
15. Allow him to comfort the baby in his own style and let
him find personal ways to connect with the baby.
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