Watch the birth. Even though it's going to look like the Alien vs Predator regurgitating something, man up. You did it and your child is coming out all sloppy and wrinkly, but beautiful and made up of YOU TWO. You're going to have to bust your a** for a long while while she recuperates for however long; for pushing a tiny human out of her vagina. I've had kidney stones. Women who've had them and children say that childbirth is far worse than that. I'm telling you: your wife can handle childbirth.....she has YOU beat in the pain department. Have patience with her. Her mood is going to 100% more than it might be on her cycle. Her lady bits are going to be tender (boobs too). A heating pad on low might help; ask the nurse, it might be a good investment. Do what you can to help ease her discomfort. Help her get sleep. At best, she needs only 500 or so calories per day give or take. Not eating for two rumor that people say. If she eats too much she will have a lot of weight to lose. She might have water weight in her legs, which can lead to varicrose veins, leads to body image issues and poor circulation. The baby's eating and sleeping habbits will be YOUR eating and sleeping habbits. Wash, wash, wash, wash your hands. Breast feeding gets the baby his/her the antibodies he/she needs through breast milk. The milk contains antibodies that the mother has. NOT breast feeding will keep the baby from getting those and the baby will be susceptible to getting sick more. Apply for W.I.C. if you haven't already. Talk the heck out of the baby. He/she might start talking early. Smile, laugh, and love her/him. Take TONS of photos. Back them up in 2-3 different drives or data sticks and save them in secure locations. Treat mama to a baby free night or two with just the two of you after she gets better. Just a few hours away, with baby with grandma or someone so you can both relax. The first few years are going to be new and hard for you. Thousands of other couples do this every year.