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Dads - Advice and information

Dads and fathers-to-be need support, advice and information at this special time with a new baby arriving. With the majority of the focus usually for the mother we have put together some pages to help dads find out how to support their partner and help themselves to establish a relationship with their newborn baby.

Dads - pregnancy and birth

Sex in pregnancy - Dealing with the emotions
Antenatal classes - What to expect if you're a dad-to-be
Dads in the delivery room - how to enjoy the experience
Will you be at the birth? - What to consider before being a birth partner
Dads' labour kit - Essentials to pack for the big day
Support during labour - What to do when contractions strike
Supporting your partner - What you can do to help
After the birth - Dads important hospital role
Miscarriage - Real-life dads and how they coped
Paternal blues - Niraj Kapur tells his story
Parental leave - What you're entitled to from work
Do you have a Will? - It's a natural step when becoming a father

Dads - support and experience

Books for Dads - Read our book review
Man or Dad? - Find out if you're ready for fatherhood
What makes a great dad? - How to be a super-dad
What men worry about - Don't worry - you're not alone
No more socks please! - Inspiration for Father's Day
Gadget dads - Dads reveal their favourite baby gadgets
Which celebrity dad are you? - Find out in our quiz
Stay-at-home dads - 3 dads share their experiences
Clever daddy! - childrens' books that celebrate daddies
Daddy play with me - what our words and actions are really telling our children
Daddy's favourite bedtime reads - which books Dads enjoy reading to their children
My first Father's Day - Stephen Giles share's his experience

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