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Interesting blog about birth plans from the dads perspective

‘Our Birth Plan For No3’ | Ideas4DadsIdeas4Dads.

Slightly tongue in cheek article about how becoming a dad for the first time might change Simon Cowell

Let’s hope baby Eric doesn’t turn Simon Cowell into a softie | Life and style | The Guardian.

Interesting piece about changes to Parental Leave – comments at the bottom also well worth a read.

Guest Post: The law says dads can share childcare – how do we persuade them to do it? | Mumsnet Discussion.

Results of a new survey suggest that as many fathers as mothers wish they had not returned to work after having a baby

BBC News – Fifth of working fathers ‘would rather look after baby’.

Interesting piece picking up on recent media interest on fathers who choose not to be at the birth of their babies.

Fathers who avoid the delivery room.

Really interesting blog about the calming influence dads can have for mums in labour.

Hypnotic States, Childbirth and the Voice of Dad | Beer + Bubs.

Beautiful photo of a dad and his baby – and lovely explanation from the photographer.

Bond! Why I love this picture.

Great blog on the ways becoming a dad has changed the writer

10 ways fatherhood has changed me for the better | Kiddicare Blog.

Interesting article on how dads can get the things they need from midwives when their partners are in labour.

How to get the most from your Midwife.

Really interesting article giving one dad’s perspective on breastfeeding – fortunately in the UK the law does support a mums right to breastfeed. Thanks BabyNatal for sharing this on Twitter

Baby’s Hungry: A Daddy’s Perspective on Nursing and Nursing in Public | The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies.

Great blog of one dads top tips that he would pass on to new dads from what he has learnt over 15 years of parenting his six kids.

How to be a Great Dad: 18 Tips for Fatherhood | The Art of Manliness.

Interesting article reflecting on becoming a grandparent, but I particularly like Alan Titchmarsh’s reflections on becoming a dad for the first time –

“When our first daughter was born, there was that all too familiar feeling of complete ignorance and ineptitude. However many books you read, however many birthing or “parenting” manuals you devour, nothing prepares you for reality. It has to be experienced. But you will manage, God willing, relying on intuition, instinct and common sense as much as any instruction book written by an “expert”.”

via Alan Titchmarsh: the joys of grandchildren – Telegraph.

Really interesting article from a dad about how he learnt about empathy from his children and how it helps him as a parent and in his relationship with his partner.

How my children became my greatest teachers | Life and style | The Guardian.

There are some really lovely photos here of dads and mums in labour and just after the birth of their babies – why not have a look and vote of your favourite?

Photo Competition Vote & Share / About Waterbirth / My Good Birth – My Good Birth.

Not quite sure what to make of these photos – maybe they just add to the idea that all dads are a bit hopeless!?

World’s best father! | Chicquero.