Impact on a man after becoming a father
Impact on daddy and his biometrics
July 13, 2021 - Willem L. Middelkoop
Today I witnessed the birth of my daughter! You feel humble as a man, witnessing the labour and magic. Not sure if I can come up with something having more impact on a man than this. For the purposes of science and curiosity I wore a biometric sensor, and this is what it recorded.
Continue reading![One of the advantages of a planned cesarean section is that you know when the action will begin - giving you plenty of time to drive to the hospital](/blog/2021-07-13_the-birth-of-a-child/images/i_00_One-of-the-advantages-of-a-planned-cesarean-section-is-that-you-know-when-the-action-will-begin-givi_500px.jpg)
![My daughter was born on Tuesday, July 13 - the data clearly shows the impact on my body and its gradual adjustment to this new fatherhood](/blog/2021-07-13_the-birth-of-a-child/images/i_06_My-daughter-was-born-on-Tuesday-July-13-the-data-clearly-shows-the-impact-on-my-body-and-its-gradual_500px.png)
![Hours later, when the adrenaline tunes down, you'll start to feel the impact (and have plenty of smudges on your shirt to prove it, ha!)](/blog/2021-07-13_the-birth-of-a-child/images/i_04_Hours-later-when-the-adrenaline-tunes-down-you-ll-start-to-feel-the-impact-and-have-plenty-of-smudge_500px.jpg)
![Yours truly dressed up and ready - it's an incredible privilege to be able to witness the surgery as a man - big, big thanks to the hospital staff!!](/blog/2021-07-13_the-birth-of-a-child/images/i_01_Yours-truly-dressed-up-and-ready-it-s-an-incredible-privilege-to-be-able-to-witness-the-surgery-as-a_500px.jpg)
![Returning home recovered and feeling well, time for celebration:](/blog/2021-07-13_the-birth-of-a-child/images/i_09_Returning-home-recovered-and-feeling-well-time-for-celebration-Hoera-een-meisje_500px.jpg)
![Fever time - 38 degrees Celsius is way above my normal](/blog/2021-07-13_the-birth-of-a-child/images/i_08_Fever-time-38-degrees-Celsius-is-way-above-my-normal_500px.jpg)