These Photos of Dads Delivering Their Own Babies Will Make Your Ovaries Burst
For women, childbirth is the ultimate testament to their bodies' strength and power. For their partners, who are often in the delivery room during birth, making sure mom is supported, comfortable, and feeling empowered is usually their MO. However, for some partners, standing around playing the waiting game while mom does all the work just isn't enough for them — they've got to jump in to be a part of the miracle of their child's birth.
Rather than hang out by mama's head during their child's birth, these dads got right in on the action to help deliver their babies, which is pretty dang cool.
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We love look of awe on this dad's face as he lifted his baby.
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This dad looks like a pro delivering his daughter.
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With one twin already born, dad caught the second little babe ready to meet their mama.
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How sweet is this dad's expression upon catching his newborn?
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When this mom started crowning in the hospital hallway, dad jumped in to help deliver their baby boy.
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This dad went from holding mom's leg to lifting his baby.
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Every hand, including dad's, was there to help during this bathtub birth.
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With mom looking on, this dad concentrated hard on the task at hand.
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Right after assisting with the birth, this dad lifted baby up so mama could get a look.
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When there was no time for a birth tub, this mom gave birth in her bathtub with help from dad, and the photographer captured the moment from inside the shower stall.