I’m worried about our baby’s birth

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You really wouldn’t be normal if you weren’t just a little nervous about your baby’s birth. Lots of dads are scared they won’t know what to do, won’t be able to handle seeing their partner in pain, or even that they’ll faint. But as hard as it sounds, try to put birth worries out of your mind. No one expects you to be an expert and she’ll be in good hands. Just relax, be there for your partner and look forward to the moment when you see your baby for the first time!

Katie, midwife and mum

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Take the mystery out of labour

Lots of dads say they never used the breathing techniques they learned with their partner at antenatal classes. But the classes are still a really good chance to take the mystery – and fear – out of labour and birth. You’ll feel much more relaxed knowing what’s going on, and what you can and can’t do to make the experience easier for your partner.

Focus on your partner

Remember that throughout her labour you’ll be your partner’s most important support. Whatever she needs, whether it’s to rub her back, fetch a drink, speak to the midwife or just offer words of encouragement, she’ll be relying on you to supply it. On the big day, you’ll probably be so busy and centred on her, you’ll forget that you ever had any birth worries!

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