A Dad’s Perspective (Part 1)

Part birth and postpartum story, part helpful tips, part reflections, this two-part episode with Jeremy Buczek goes deep into the birth partner’s experience of pregnancy, birth and postpartum to help your partner know a bit more of what to expect. Check it out.

What we talked about:

• Walking into the back room of an OB’s office
• The blur of the first four weeks postpartum
• What to do with the frustration of not being able to help with breastfeeding
• Observing your baby to connect
• Is nipple confusion a thing?
• Preparing for the idea that “every pregnancy/birth is different”
• Weird things that you’ll hear during pregnancy
• The unexpected hospital smells
• The benefits of going to the prenatal visits
• Getting a care provider that welcomes partners as well
• Going into labor with an open mind
• The non-linear aspect of birth
• Watching your partner be in pain (and be primal and intense and…)
• Being willing and ready to help during the labor
• What the phrase “you’ll know” really means regarding active labor
• Plan for puke
• Get the doula!
• The surprise of the hospital intake questionnaire
• The triage experience

Related resources*:

• Easy DIY Padsicles: How to Make Your Own Postpartum Cold Packs
• I Challenge You To A Doula, from Daddy Confidential (article mentioned by Jeremy)
• Silicone breast pumps (aka milk catchers)
• Comotomo, Tommy Tippee, and Dr. Brown’s baby bottles
• The Purslane Weed (I say “not a weed,” but Jeremy says differently) 🙂

Courtesy of Jeremy Buczek

About Jeremy Buczek

Supply Chain Specialist for a bio-pesticide company, owner of Rochester Yeast Co. and Cheveux Hair Oil, beer brewer, whiskey enthusiast, fermenter, gardener, woodworker, foodie/cook, and most importantly new dad to a healthy daughter Eloise.