@dadequals: Labor support isn’t passive. Support partners play a crucial role during childbirth. Yes, the doctors and nurses are the medical authority. But birth is one of the few hospital settings where you can and should speak up. Birth advocacy means watching for signs of stress, dissociation, or fear. It means asking for a pause. It means protecting your partner’s emotional safety, not just physical. You don’t need to know everything about birth. You need to be present. You need to use your voice. If you’re supporting someone through labor, this is your role: birth support, emotional advocacy, and protecting your partner’s space and rhythm. #birthprep #laboranddelivery #birthsupport #childbirth #newmoms