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Practical tools, encouragement, and guidance for supporting her through pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond...
The 7 H’s™ Quick Check
The 7 H’s™ Quick Check is a simple tool designed to help husbands pause, assess, and support their wives throughout labor.
Rather than feeling overwhelmed or wondering what she needs, use these seven questions to guide your support.
Many times, the next opportunity to help is found in one of these simple reminders.
What This Means for Her
Labor is physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual work.
As labor progresses, your wife’s needs may change from one hour to the next.
The 7 H’s™ help ensure that important needs are not overlooked while supporting comfort, confidence, and physiologic labor.
What This Means for You
You do not need to have all the answers.
You do not need to memorize dozens of techniques.
When you’re unsure what to do next, simply walk through the 7 H’s™ one question at a time.
Often the next best step is simpler than you think.
The 7H'S Quick Reference
H1
Has Gravity-Supported Positioning Been Used?
H3
Have We Prayed?
H5
Have I Encouraged Her Lately?
H7
Has She Focused on Deep Breathing?
H2
Has She Moved Recently?
H4
Has She Used the restroom?
H6
Has She Had Water?
Movement creates space.
A simple position change, walk around the room, slow dance, or gentle movement may help support comfort and labor progress.
If she has been in the same position for a while, consider whether movement may be beneficial.
Regular Bathroom breaks throughout labor, even if she does not feel a strong urge to go.
A full bladder may contribute to discomfort and can interfere with baby’s descent.
Hydration supports overall well being and endurance during labor requires energy and hydration. Offer small sips of water or approved fluids regularly throughout labor.
Gravity can be a valuable tool during labor.
Encourage upright and gravity-friendly positions when appropriate, such as walking, standing, swaying, kneeling, or using a birth ball.
Position changes often create opportunities for comfort and progress.
Prayer can help bring peace, perspective, and encouragement throughout labor.
Birth is not only physical work.
It can also be a deeply spiritual experience.
Take a moment to pray together, read Scripture, play worship music, or simply invite God’s presence into the room.
Your Words matter.
A simple reminder can go a long way:
• You’re doing well.
• I’m right here.
• I’m proud of you.
• You’re stronger than you think.
• Our baby is getting closer.
Never underestimate the power of encouragement.
Deep, intentional breathing can help promote relaxation and focus during labor.
If she seems tense or overwhelmed, gently encourage slow, steady breaths and model them alongside her if helpful.
The 7 H’s™ serve as a practical checkpoint for husbands throughout labor.
Whenever you’re unsure what to do next, simply ask:
Has gravity-supported positioning been used?
Has she moved recently?
Have we prayed?
Has she used the restroom?
Have I encouraged her lately?
Has she had water?
Has she focused on deep breathing?
These simple questions can help you remain present, engaged,
AND
intentional as you support your wife through labor.