16. Birth 101 for Men: Everything You Need to Know About Childbirth in 30 Minutes
Our birth didn’t go as planned. We wanted a peaceful home birth. We ended up in the hospital In the middle of the night getting a C-section. And you know what? It was still a great birth—because we were prepared. I was prepared.
I spent months learning everything I could about childbirth. I talked to midwives, studied birth plans, and mapped out every possible scenario. Not because I wanted control—but because I wanted to be a full part of the process and protect my wife’s wishes.
This is the episode I wish I had when I first found out I was going to be a dad. I walk you through the decisions she needs to make in advance, the risks and benefits of various interventions, the stress you can help prevent, and how to become the calm, steady, fierce partner she needs in the hardest moments.
Listen to this one and do all the planning before she gets to 34 weeks pregnant because then the baby can come anytime!
Whether you’re weeks away from delivery or just starting the journey, this episode will make you feel ready. No shame, no judgment—just real talk.
In this episode, we explore:
What should dads actually do during childbirth?
How do you write a birth plan that hospitals follow?
Pros and cons of various birthing situations and how to choose
What are the risks of interventions like Pitocin and epidurals?
What’s the best way to support your partner in a C-section?
What goes in the hospital bag (and what most men forget)?
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
📝 Our Birth Plan (you can use as a templet)
https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news/our-birth-plan?rfsn=3504092.df4194
🍼 Our Natural Baby Registry
All our favorite non-toxic, natural baby products
https://myserenitykids.com/blogs/news/our-natural-products-baby-registry?_pos=1&_psq=registry&_ss=e&_v=1.0
🩲 Postpartum Underwear Recommendation
Kindred Bravely High-Waist C-Section/Postpartum Underwear https://amzn.to/4opt979
📺 Informed Pregnancy Plus
Streaming platform for birth prep, postpartum planning, and dad-specific resources
https://www.informedpregnancy.tv/ DISCOUNT CODE
⚖️ Fair Play
The system we used to divide household labor and avoid https://amzn.to/40TCqu9
👶 Preparing for a New Baby? Start Here:
If you’re stepping into fatherhood and want to be as prepared as possible, check out these episodes next:
🎙️ Pregnant Father Energy | A Step-by-Step Guide to Showing Up During Pregnancy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oxTJbCWw-k&list=PLV-0dTh77R_nI1i3WZ7kYeagM51WeC2-h&index=4
🎙️ Fair Play and the Mental Load: How Dads Can Show Up at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2KExQ-Y8Y&t=23s
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Joe Carr is an entrepreneur, advocate, and passionate educator on fatherhood and partnership. Driven by a desire to provide high-quality, nutrient-dense baby food for his daughter Della, Joe and his wife founded Serenity Kids baby food brand after experiencing their own health transformations through clean eating. Now, alongside his work in revolutionizing baby nutrition, Joe is on a mission to help new dads navigate the transformational journey of fatherhood. Through his podcast and social media platform Dadicated Joe, he shares real, honest conversations about showing up for your children, supporting your partner, and embracing the identity shift that comes with becoming a dad.
👉 Get 15% off your first Serenity Kids order with code: DADICATED15 https://myserenitykids.com/
