You know the look. The husband sitting in the corner of the consultation, nodding along, quietly wondering whether this is safe and what on earth he's supposed to do. Go Boil the Water was written for him.
It's a short, honest book from one dad to another. It covers the fears partners rarely say out loud, how to ask good questions without becoming an obstacle, what to do in the room, and how to protect the golden hour. It points him back to you as the expert, every time.
Ways to use it with your clients
- Recommend the book at your first consultation. It's available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon and as an audiobook on Spotify, so even the partner who won't read can listen in the car.
- Put the partner handout in your welcome packet. It's a one-page note for the partner with a QR code to the free first chapter. Download it (US Letter) or A4.
- Share the free first chapter. Send families to goboilthewater.com/free-chapter, or .
- Keep copies in your practice. If you'd like several copies to give clients, email noah@goboilthewater.com and we'll work something out.
Articles to send partners
Each one answers a question partners ask, in plain language. Feel free to link to them from your website or send them to clients.
- What Does a Husband Do During a Home Birth?
- Is Home Birth Safe? What Partners Should Know
- My Wife Wants a Home Birth and I'm Not Sure. Now What?
- What's the Difference Between a Midwife and a Doula?
- What Happens If We Need to Transfer to the Hospital During a Home Birth?
- What Is the Golden Hour After Birth, and How Do I Protect It?
There's also a home birth glossary for partners that explains the terms you use every day.
Share what you've seen
The book is built on responses from midwives, doulas, mothers, and partners. If you'd like your perspective to shape future posts and resources, take the birth professional questionnaire. It takes about 15 minutes.
Get listed in the directory
We're building a free directory of home birth midwives and doulas to help families find care near them. Each listing includes your own answer to how you include partners in your care. Learn more and request a listing.
Get in touch
For bulk copies, interviews, or to suggest a topic partners need help with, email noah@goboilthewater.com.