New study shows how hand-holding provides pain relief FOX 5 Atlanta News Published June 27, 2017 5:12 PM EDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published June 27, 2017 5:12 PM 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.