Catering to Her Love Language
Physical touch is a powerful way of communicating love. If this is your partner’s primary love language, it’s extra important to show her love in this way. It will truly fill her emotional tank. Without physical touch she may feel unloved.
Ways to support her…
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Give hugs
Sit close
Give pats on the back
Offer a massage
Play with her hair
Hold her hand in public
Give random little touches
Book a massage or buy a massage tool
Put together a 5 senses basket with 1 thing to please each sense
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Physical touch is a big love language during labor and delivery for many women. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to massage her every moment to show love. There are simpler ways to do it. Slow dancing or rocking helps engage your baby further down and lets gravity aid in the process. Holding her in a certain position while running fingers down her back can help her rest and relax. Don’t overthink this. Even something as simple as a soft hand on a shoulder can provide a sense of security and calm.
Back and neck massage
Foot/hand massage
Slow dancing, rocking back and forth
Scalp massage or brushing hair
Counter-pressure on her hips or sacrum
Sitting near her with a hand on her shoulder
Holding hands
Hugging her
Kissing her