How to Prep Your Partner to Support You Like a Pro During Childbirth
Let’s talk about your partner for a sec.
He’s all in for the baby. He’s rubbing your back, assembling furniture, maybe even practicing how to install the car seat (bless him).
But when it comes to birth prep? He’s not exactly binge-reading childbirth books or watching water birth documentaries in his spare time. 😅
And that’s okay.
The good news? He doesn’t need to become a birth expert or dive into a stack of pregnancy books.
He just needs simple, clear guidance on how to show up with confidence, stay calm under pressure, and support you through the whole journey.
Let’s walk through how to train your partner to be your BirthRoom Daddy Doula™—in a way that’s practical, pressure-free, and actually works.
What Is a BirthRoom Daddy Doula™, Anyway?
It’s simply a partner who’s been trained to support you physically, emotionally, and confidently through pregnancy and birth.
Here’s what that actually looks like:
He’s the steady, encouraging voice during pregnancy when things feel uncertain
He knows how to hold you through contractions without asking, “Am I doing this right?”
He stays calm when things get intense
He asks good questions and backs you up with medical providers if needed
BirthRoom Daddy Doulas™ are the calm in the chaos.
And with the right prep, your partner can absolutely be one.
Why Partner Prep Changes Everything
Having a trained birth partner isn’t just a sweet idea—it’s backed by evidence.
Research shows that when partners are actively involved in birth prep:
Labor tends to be shorter
Intervention rates drop
Moms feel more confident and supported
Partners feel empowered, not helpless
But it’s more than just statistics—it’s about doing this together.
Because when you walk away from birth saying, “We did it,” that feeling bonds you for life.
This isn’t just about support. It’s about shared strength.
Why He’s Not Reading the Birth Book (And That’s Okay)
Look, your partner probably isn’t refusing to prep.
He just feels like:
He doesn’t know where to start
He doesn’t want to “mess it up”
He’s busy and overwhelmed (you both are!)
What partners really need isn’t 300 pages of theory.
They need:
Short, clear explanations
Visual demos
A supportive, no-judgment learning space
Someone to show them what to do and when
That’s exactly why we created Our BirthRoom Academy.
How We Train BirthRoom Daddy Doulas™ (Without the Pressure)
Inside Our BirthRoom Academy, we don’t just hand your partner a PDF and say, “Good luck!”
We train him—with you—step by step.
✅ Live demos of labor techniques, led by both Stephen (Family Physician + Dad of 4) and me (Jackai—PA + birth educator + mom of 4)
✅ Comfort and relaxation routines you can practice together
✅ Short, straightforward lessons that make sense (even on tired brains)
✅ Real-life scenarios so he’s prepared for what might happen in the moment
We’ve taken everything that overwhelms most partners—and made it easy, accessible, and empowering.
Your partner won’t just “try to be helpful”—he’ll know how to help.
Ready to Train Your BirthRoom Daddy Doula™?
Most of our dads walk into their birth rooms calm, capable, and confident—and often end up impressing the doctors, nurses, and even professional doulas.
We’ve seen it happen again and again:
"Your partner was amazing."
"I’ve never seen a dad so prepared."
"He was the best birth coach I’ve worked with in a hospital setting."
If you want to feel supported from the inside out—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—let’s get your partner trained the right way.
🎁 Want to train your BirthRoom Daddy Doula™ the simple way?
Start by joining our free class:
“The 10-Step System to a Calm and Confident Birth—Together.”
You’ll learn:
The full birth prep framework we teach inside Our BirthRoom Academy
How to prepare your partner for labor support and advocacy
And get a free printable workbook to guide your prep
✨[Save your seat now]✨
Because the best birth coach is the one who knows you best—and shows up ready.
You were never meant to carry this alone.
Your partner doesn’t have to stand on the sidelines—they can be right there with you, calm, steady, and confident.
Because birth isn’t a solo act.
It’s a team effort.
And with the right support, it can be one of the most powerful things you do together.
