Birth 101 for Men: Everything You Need to Know About Childbirth in 30 Minutes

Most dads don’t realize how important their role is in the delivery room—until it’s too late.
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This is your crash course in childbirth for men. From home births to C-sections, Joe breaks down how to build a birth plan, choose a birthing experience, reduce stress during labor, and advocate for your partner like a boss. Try to Watch this one before your partner is at 34 weeks.
You’ll learn pros and cons of the various medical interventions, how to prep for postpartum, and support your partner like a pro—whether you’re days or months away from the big moment.
For new dads, birth partners, and men who want to be more present—this episode shows you how to lead with calm, clarity, and care when it matters most.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode
📝 Our Birth Plan (use as templet)
https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news...
🍼 Our Natural Baby Registry
All our favorite non-toxic, natural baby products
https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news...
🩲 Postpartum Underwear Recommendation
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📺 Informed Pregnancy Plus
Streaming platform for birth prep, postpartum planning, and dad-specific resources
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⚖️ Fair Play
The system we used to divide household labor and avoid https://amzn.to/40TCqu9
👶 Preparing for a New Baby? Start Here:
If you’re stepping into fatherhood and want to be as prepared as possible, check out these episodes next:
🎙️ Pregnant Father Energy | A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up During Pregnancy    • Pregnant Father Energy | A Step-by-Step Gu...  
🎙️ Fair Play and the Mental Load: How Dads Can Show Up at Home    • Fair Play: Why Moms Still Carry the Mental...  


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Timestamps
00:00 How to Prepare for Birth as a New Dad
01:35 What Dads Need to Know About Childbirth
02:57 Why Stress Can Stall Labor and Birth
04:11 Home Birth vs Hospital vs Birthing Center
07:42 What Hospitals Don’t Tell You About Giving Birth
09:43 How to Create a Birth Plan That Works
13:58 What to Expect During a C-Section
17:53 Post-Birth Protocols Most Dads Overlook
20:08 Pitocin to C-Section: The Cascade of Interventions Explained
22:05 Who You Need on Your Birth Team (Midwife, Doula, OB)
26:14 C-Section Recovery Tips for Dads
30:50 Hospital Bag Checklist and Final Birth Prep