Choosing a birthing partner

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My friend, who'd had her baby the year before, was my birthing partner. It was my first child and I found it so reassuring to have her there, as she'd been through the same thing recently enough to know exactly what to say, and how to behave, very calm!

Sam, 28, mum to Jon, 18mths

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How hands-on is your partner or husband when it comes to looking after the kids?


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