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Step 1
Listen. They need someone to listen when they talk about sleepless nights, having to pee all the time, cravings, and everything else. If you already have kids, try not to say, "You think that's bad, well I had such and such happen to me". It's o.k. to exchange stories, but to try to primarily listen.
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Step 2
If they already have children, see if you can take them to the park while the mom gets some rest, or just sit and watch a movie with them for an hour. An hour's rest is a precious gift.
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Step 3
Bring over a few frozen casseroles, or even a hot supper. Even if she doesn't feel like eating it, she will be grateful to not have to cook for one evening.
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Step 4
The last few weeks of a pregnancy are often the hardest. Don't call every day and ask if she's having contractions. She might be... but that doesn't mean she's in labor and that get really old. Instead, ask if there is anything she needs, ask what she's going to name the baby, what she thinks the baby will look like, ect. If you live nearby, bring a gift like some fresh fruit or a nice candle. You can even make a little bag full of individually wrapped gifts for her to open one each day until the baby comes
