New study shows how hand-holding provides pain relief FOX 13 Tampa Bay Viral Published June 30, 2017 10:41 AM EDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published June 30, 2017 10:41 AM EDT LOS ANGELES - So listen up, fathers-to-be. There’s no need to feel helpless in the delivery room. Sure your knuckles might get a little crushed, but you can literally lend a hand and really help.