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I just went through the whole post. Thanks so much for sharing; it was an incredible and informative read. I have never read a dad's point of view with this level of detail before. I really appreciated your way of writing and sharing everything. Again, thanks for sharing 🙏

I like to share this one whenever I can because it’s the most personal piece of writing I’ve ever published. It documents what could have been the worst day of my life, but ended up being one of the best thanks to the NHS. Also to maybe connect with other dads who experienced trauma in childbirth.

@danilopiazza.bsky.social

A lot of attention goes to the women giving birth, and that’s completely appropriate and I’m not here to hate on that. But I also know a few other dads who went through hell and there weren’t many people around to help them with that when it mattered most. My DMs are always open if you wanna talk.

Danilo Piazzalunga

Thank you for sharing this! My spouse and I went through a similar experience (less severe than yours, I must admit) during delivery.

I suspect it’s just as hard. You still go through the same thoughts and have no idea what to do. Hope you were able to talk to people about it and if not, hit me up.

Liam Blizard

@blizard.io

Day wife gave birth was probably one of the loneliest days of my life. Covid protocols meant I had to leave after 2 hrs, weren't allowed to have the baby on the island I live, so had to rent a place in a grotty town on the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 west coast, hrs away from friends and family. Spent most of the day alone

@iplayoddball.bsky.social

Went through similar during Covid. Wife haemorrhaged at home, blue lights to hospital, wasn’t allowed to go with her, she spent the whole journey convinced baby was dead. Was later allowed to be there for the birth, then told to go 2 hours after. Went home go clean the blood off everything. 🫂

Greg Strange

For me, it was after my 2nd was diagnosed "failure to thrive". Lots of great emotional support and patience for mama, as it should be. I was also terrified he would die but talking about it once got me "you've got to get over yourself" so I didn't for a long time. Glad you had support!