Tips for your partner

Many partners feel helpless during childbirth, as if they can only watch from the sidelines. However, just their presence alone can be a huge source of support for most women. In addition, there are other ways in which partners can help and provide support:

Write down the times when the contractions come and how long they last.
Massage her where she finds it most comfortable (usually the lower back).
Some women find a warm compress comforting.
Ask regularly if there is anything you can do for your partner, such as getting a cold washcloth or fetching a drink.
Give compliments when she’s doing well and show that you have confidence in her. She can do this!

Practical info

The office can be reached 24 hours a day on telephone number: 074-2421910. For delivery and other urgent matters, calls can be made at any time. For questions or to make an appointment, our assistants are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM and Friday 12:00 PM. So for non-urgent matters it is most appreciated to call within these times. If we cannot be reached, we can always be called through the hospital in case of emergencies, telephone number: 088-708 78 78. We do consultations on alternating days and have an evening consultation every week in Delden, Boekelo, Beckum, Bentelo and Deurningen.