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

!” explains mum LuluP.Get hands-on during labourOn a more practical note, dads-to-be do have important jobs they can take responsibility for. “Run her a bath when the pain starts to get bad,” says midwife Mary advises dads. “Add some lavender oil

. However, she started to turn blue as the membrane was blocking her nose and mouth, preventing her from being able to breathe.Skye’s mum Zoe had gone into labour very quickly at home. Realising they weren’t going to make it to hospital in time, husband John

New dad Jon Lock saved the life of his baby Ava after she was born over two weeks early on the bathroom floor.Dad Jon returned from shopping to discover his fiancée Lucy in labour. “I got down between her legs and got my phone out of my pocket

whilst you’ve still got the time! For dads-to-be, Mary says, “Surf the net and find useful websites about pregnancy, labour, birth and baby care. This will help you understand the technicalities of pregnancy, plus get you prepared for what’s coming