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[quote=Anonymous]Did Bradley method with DD, had Pitocin (was that or a section) but still powered through without an epi.  It's totally doable.
Husband Coached Childbirth by Jay Bradley
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Biggest things for me:  make sure attending person (ie midwife) AND DH are 100% on board.  Have a written birth plan and bring copies with you to the hospital so that DH can plaster the walls with them.
Think about what relaxes you - would DH giving you a foot massage/back rub be relaxing or stressful?  Music?  Talking?  Etc.  Try some stuff.  DH really, really needs to be on board because he can't just sit in the chair and watch TV.  He needs to actively participate.
That said, DH was very involved in the Bradley classes, absorbed everything, etc.  We felt totally prepared with the massage, music, etc.  Then my water broke, I had to have pitocin, and could not bear to be touched (also could not speak, but was having full conversations in my head).  DH rolled with his relegated role as water-giver, and hand-holder.[/quote]

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