Day of Delivery

If you can, tour the hospital with mom a few weeks before baby is due. This will help you feel more ready on the big day.

Arriving at the Hospital

Parking and Entrance - Know where to take mom and where to park if you are driving.
Going to Labor and Delivery Room - Mom may walk or ride in a wheelchair to her room. If she wants to walk, she can ask to walk. Sometimes walking helps with contractions pain.
Paperwork - Mom may have to sign papers and answer questions when she arrives. Be ready to help her.
Identification - Dad bring identification with you since you may need this to enter the delivery suite.
Need to review the Hospital Bag Checklist for what to pack? Link here.

In the Delivery Room

The nurse will connect mom to a machine called a fetal monitor. This shows the number of times mom has contractions and how long they last.

Check-in with mom often to see how labor is going.

Guide mom and you on the next steps depending on how labor is going.

When mom is in labor, you can help her through her contractions and check-in to see what else she may need.
Check in with mom and the delivery team if it’s okay to make a video of the birth.
You will be asked to cut the baby’s cord – decide before if you want to.
After mom gives birth, she will also deliver the placenta – the organ that connects your developing baby to the uterine wall and helps the baby grow (this will happen about 10-15 minutes after the birth).

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