As the speaker, use gentle start - ups that avoid triggering your partner. (gottman.com)
You do this by making «I» statements that describe what you want and need; Use that gentle start up to replace the criticism you've previously used against your spouse. (familyandlifesolutions.com)
Many homebirth families may have an awareness of the baby's experience of birth, and a desire to provide the most gentle start possible for the baby (sarahbuckley.com)