Whether you talk to friends or family members, reach out to those closest to you. You may want to talk about your spouse coming out or your reactions to the news. Even if your friends cannot change or solve anything, it can be helpful to share your thoughts and feelings in a safe environment. Talk to someone who makes you feel understood. Because this is a sensitive topic, be careful about who you decide to confide in. Choose someone who will be supportive and understanding, not someone who will judge or lecture. Have coffee with a friend or reach out to a colleague. Say, "This is a difficult time for me and my family, and I'd appreciate your support." It can be difficult to feel supported during this time, as many people will turn their support to your spouse. You might feel uncomfortable talking to close friends or family about your experience, so consider joining a support group. A support group can help you recognize that you are not the only one going through this and that other people are having a similar experience as you. You can ask for advice and support, hear other people's stories, and learn from people in various stages of their spouse coming out. Join a community support group or search for a group online. Whether people are near or far, it can be comforting to know other people who have 'been there' or are going through what you are going through. If you're having a hard time adjusting to the news and need some support, a therapist can help you cope. Therapy is a safe place to express your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Your therapist can help you learn and practice coping skills. They can also help you know how to communicate more effectively with your spouse during this time. It's important to take care of your needs and care for yourself. If you feel like you need to understand your feelings better, a therapist can help. If you're unsure of how to move forward with your spouse, consider seeing a couples' therapist. It might be easier for you to discuss the changes and the way you feel in therapy instead of at home. Your therapist can help each of you to communicate the way you feel and your wants and needs to each other. If one or both of you is avoidant of discussing changes, therapy can help create safety around talking about things that are uncomfortable. Whatever choices you make as a couple, therapy can help facilitate those changes and help each of you to cope.
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One-sentence summary -- Utilize your support network. Join a support community. Get therapy. Go to couples' counseling.

Rose water has a concentrated fragrance, so use just a little to add a subtle floral perfume to foods. You can purchase it or make your own. Turn a regular buttercream icing into rose icing by beating in to teaspoons (1.25-2.5 ml) of rose water. Add touch of pink food coloring to make it even rosier. Substitute rose water for vanilla in your favorite baked goods, such as cakes or muffins. The fragrance is more subtle when it's baked. For a change of pace, stir a teaspoon (5 ml) of rose water into lemonade. The floral scent works well with the bright lemon flavor. Serve over ice and float a few petals in each glass. Saturate two cotton balls with rose water that has been chilled. Hold them on your eyes for ten minutes. Pat your skin dry; no need to rinse. Rose water is considered anti-inflammatory and is often used by dermatologists to reduce redness in the skin. It is gentle enough for daily use and for sensitive skin, as long as you're not allergic to roses. When you're done applying makeup, spritz a little rosewater on your face. It will set your makeup to keep it from fading and leave your face moisturized. This gentle setting spray can be used daily and is especially beneficial for adding moisture during cold, dry weather. Combine a handful of ingredients to make a fresh smelling tonic. Make a mixture of rose water, rose essential oil, glycerin, and witch hazel and pour over dried roses. Rose water is clarifying and energizing, so as long as you aren't sensitive to any of the ingredients, use it daily to complete your cleansing routine. Don't forget to follow it up with some moisturizer! Pour cup (120 ml) rose water, 3 drops rose essential oil,1 teaspoon (5 ml) glycerin, and 4 tablespoons (60 ml) witch hazel into a jar and shake well. Pour into a bottle containing a handful of dried rosebuds. Apply your rose water tonic with a cotton ball to soothe and tone skin.
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One-sentence summary -- Cook with it. De-puff eyelids. Use as a makeup setting spray. Care for your skin with a rose water tonic.

Learn the stages of labor, the importance of proper dilation, the type of physiological responses the mother will have to labor, the possible presentation positions of the baby, and what to expect during and immediately following delivery of the baby. Childbirth books and online resources are the best way to learn about this. Stage 1: Stage 1 consists of early labor and active labor. Early labor can last from hours to days, and for most women, it's not particularly uncomfortable. During active labor, however, contractions become stronger. On average, active labor lasts 4-8 hours or more. Stage 2: Stage 2 is the actual birth of the baby! It can last from a few minutes up to a few hours. Stage 3: Once the baby has been delivered, stage 3 is the delivery of the placenta. It usually lasts between 5 and 30 minutes. If you are going to effectively communicate with medical staff and serve as an intelligent representative and advocate for the mother, it is your job to understand when and why medication or medical intervention may be necessary. Some common labor and birth complications include: Stalled labor: In some instances, labor stops progressing contractions weaken, the infant does not proceed through the birth canal, or the cervix doesn't fully dilate. In these instances, the woman may need medications to induce labor or a cesarean delivery. Perineal tears: Tears in the vaginal and surrounding tissues are common during childbirth. A health care provider can easily repair these tears with stitches. Abnormal heart rate of the baby: If the infant's heart rate is abnormal during birth, the health care provider will typically ask the woman to shift positions to increase blood flow to the baby. Your role will vary considerably depending on where the baby will be delivered. If you will be advocating for the mother in a formal hospital setting, your advocacy will primarily involve interacting with medical staff and supporting the mother's decisions before, during, and after the birth. If you will be in a birthing center or midwifery clinic, your role may involve more advocacy for the mother's comfort or explaining her preferences for medication and intervention should the occasion arise. If you will be a birth advocate at a home or private birth, your role may involve communication with a birth attendant or simply serving as a coach to offer support and encouragement. Research class offerings at local community centers or hospitals online. Attending classes on the Lamaze childbirth method, childbirth advocacy courses, prenatal yoga classes will, to varying degrees, help you learn about breathing techniques, the process of labor and delivery, what to pack for the labor and delivery process, how best to physically and emotionally support the mother and what type of birthing experience the mother wants. If you find a class that the mother is interested in taking, do research on the instructor to make sure that they're qualified. Then, try to sign up for it as early as possible, because classes often fill up quickly.
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Study the biology of childbirth. Learn about medical interventions and potential complications. Read about childbirth in the chosen setting. Attend a childbirth preparation class with the mother.