The truth about pregnancy is that even if everything goes normally, there are unpleasant symptoms and serious risks to...
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Problems at the birth: what’s common?
While the vast majority of pregnancies end in a normal birth, things do not always go to plan. You may be faced with...
Parental Responsibility: you and the law
Parental Responsibility is a legal status and how the law recognises you as the legitimate father of your child, so...
Parental Responsibility: why does it matter?
Parental Responsibility is a legal status and how the law recognises you as the legitimate father of your child, so...
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...