New study shows how hand-holding provides pain relief FOX 7 Austin News Published June 27, 2017 12:44 AM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published June 27, 2017 12:44 AM CDT 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.