While birth photography and birth selfies are becoming more mainstream, there's an unexpected result of this trend: viral images of dads fainting.
While it is fairly common for dads to faint in the delivery room, these photos have brought awareness (and some laughs) to this situation.
This makes sense, since she is the one working hard to give birth after all. However, we sometimes forget about dads in the delivery room, and they are the ones who might actually need the extra support.
There are a lot of reasons for this: The adrenaline of the situation coupled with a lack of food and sleep could make dads susceptible to passing out.
Plus, things can get a bit, uh, messy during the birth, which isn't ideal if you're squeamish.
This award-winning photo from 1986 was taken the moment a woman laughed after finding out her husband had passed out.
It was published in a Canadian newspaper, The Toronto Star.
Thankfully, the father was quickly able to recover, but his wife clearly thought it was hilarious.
Many of these images have gone viral and been seen around the world.
"Today I welcomed my first child into the world. Here’s a photo of me waking up after passing out in the OR," said Reddit user Hueybluebelt.
Luckily, nurses stepped in to help and make him feel comfortable.
While mom is all smiles in the photo, it's clear that her husband was a bit overwhelmed. Medical staff crowded around dad to make sure he was okay, and even his newborn checked in on him.
On Instagram, people congratulated the family on their new arrival and this hilarious pic.
It made for a heck of a first family photo, that's for sure.
Not only are these viral photos hilarious, they also show that this is a pretty common occurrence for new dads.
If you're about to become a new dad, make sure to eat well and drink plenty of water before heading into the delivery room!
Experts say if you start to feel faint to let someone know right away, and sit down with your head between your knees.
Preparing for the birth process with a doula or birth coach before you arrive to the delivery room can also decrease the chances of fainting. You'll have a better idea of what to expect going into the birth.
