Parental Responsibility is a legal status and how the law recognises you as the legitimate father of your child, so...
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How is the birth registered?
Whatever you decide to call your child, there are certain formalities that have to be observed to ensure that s/he is...
What Surname Will The Baby Have?
In Britain, you're free to give your child whatever name you choose. That's not the case everywhere. In New Zealand,...
Pain relief at the birth: the options
Ask a first-time dad-to-be what a woman in labour looks and sounds like, despite the fact that most of us have not...
Being at the birth: the pros and cons
Should I be at the Birth? We used to be down at the pub waiting for a phone call, or pacing a waiting room. Now it's...
The hospital bag: what do we need?
The Birth Bag Getting the birth bags ready is an exciting and sometimes daunting part of the journey, as it signals...
What goes on at an antenatal class?
Although nothing truly prepares you for birth and your baby’s arrival, antenatal classes are a great starting point....
Birth plan? What’s that all about?
People love to say that 'there is no point having a birth plan' but this simply isn’t true. Writing a birth plan is...
What do I do when she goes into labour?
The baby’s coming! What to do? Don't panic - here's our quick checklist and action plan. One. Check that it IS labour!...