What it means to 'hold space' for someone...

Holding space is so important because pity is so damaging. In what situation can you think of that pity would actually do someone well? Pity only digs that person’s hole deeper and makes their load heavier. Not only now are they feeling terrible about their situation, but they have also been made aware that everyone else is feeling terrible for them.

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A Dad's perspective - Survival guide for fathers & birth partners

At 25 I was the first of my close friends to have the opportunity to welcome a baby into this world.

I was ready. I had already served two operational tours of duty in Afghanistan leading a team of men in the search of improvised explosives, how hard could this be?

I was sure the birth would be simple in comparison however, nothing in the world can prepare you for the experience of helping your loved one bring a new baby into this world.

home birth, Birth partnerSarah FowlerMarch 26, 2018Life & Lens Photographybirth support, birth preparation, home birth, homebirth sydney, birth photography, doula, birth photography sydney, Dad, Fatherhood, birth partner Comments