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Dad-to-be tops the list of potential birth partners
By Matt Fricker on 14/09/2010 12:45:56
More than half of pregnant ladies want their other half by their side when they go into labour
Mums-to-be are more likely to want the father of their child as a birthing partner than anyone else, according to new research from BabyChild.org.uk.In a survey of 1,154 pregnant women, researchers found that 53% wanted the baby’s father
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Labour and birth – how your partner can get involved
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/05/2011 13:56:22
Expert advice from midwives and mums for dads-to-be during labour
While you’re the one in labour, your partner still has an important role to play at the birth. So what should a dad-to-be do?“Don’t feel that you have to always be doing something to help – just being there and being calm and positive can make a
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Chris Rock laughs off mum-to-be’s labour pains
By Kimberley Smith on 14/12/2010 12:40:24
Comedian Chris Rock plays unexpected role of birth partner, joking with mum-to-be as she goes into labour while shopping
’re hoping for a pain-free birth, pop a joke book in your partner’s stocking this Christmas…
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Schoolboy and farm worker deliver babies
By Susie Boone on 01/03/2010 17:13:14
An 11-year-old boy helps his mum give birth while a lambing farmhand delivers his partner’s baby
,” said a spokesperson from the Australia Medical Association.Meanwhile, a farmhand more used to delivering lambs, found himself helping his 21-year-old partner to give birth to their baby – 10 weeks early. When Amy Ashton’s waters broke, the birth
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Noel Gallagher welcomes his second son
By Kyrsty Hazell on 04/10/2010 16:05:04
Former Oasis singer becomes a dad-of-three after partner Sara MacDonald gives birth to baby boy
Noel Gallagher is a dad for the third time after his partner Sara Macdonald gave birth to their second son, Sonny Patrick. The new addition to the Gallagher family arrived last Friday, according to The Sun.The baby boy is Noel’s third child
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Dads need to be more involved, say midwives
By Kimberley Smith on 15/11/2011 16:00:59
Royal College of Midwives to publish guide to help dads become more involved in pregnancy, birth and their new baby
understand issues from birth preparation to postnatal depression."A father's role should not begin and end at conception. There is now substantial evidence of the benefits resulting from fathers being involved in their partner's maternity care,” said Cathy
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Dads’ maternity sleepover to continue at Bath Hospital
By Kimberley Smith on 22/09/2010 12:23:18
A pilot scheme that allows dads to stay overnight on maternity wards with their partner and new baby made permanent, finds survey
birth.“The feedback from families is that this has made a huge difference to the partner’s involvement in their baby’s first hours as well as both parents’ overall satisfaction with their experience,” said Noreen Hart, a spokesperson for the National
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Fathers: feeling involved
By Laura Lee Davies on 29/06/2009 02:17:11
As The Fatherhood Institute calls for the birth process to involve fathers more, we offer tips for Dads-to-Be and New Dads
Throughout Pregnancy which will not only help make the experience happier for your partner but also get you feeling involved as a dad-to-be.Labour and BirthIt is useful for you to get familiar with the Labour and Birth process as it is your partner. Don
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Dads-to-be go through pregnancy cravings and mood swings with their partners
By Jo Ridgway on 25/05/2011 11:39:47
One in four expectant dads experience pregnancy symptoms
suffered phantom pregnancy pains.“I did everything I could to get involved in the pregnancy and birth. It bought my partner and I closer and I found my emotions became very much aligned with hers,” said new dad Matthew Downing, who developed cravings
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Tips for dads to get involved with pregnancy and birth
By Kimberley Smith on 15/11/2011 16:04:07
Midwife Dr Mary Steen-Greeves shares her advice with dads-to-be and new dads
As the RCM announce plans to involve dads more in pregnancy, birth and the early months of parenthood, we got some great advice from Pampers Village midwife Dr Mary Steen-Greeves, to give partners a head start.During PregnancyAccompany your partner
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