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Fathers at birth

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One of the subjects debated at the recent RCM student conference was on whether fathers should be present at childbirth. The prevailing view is that fathers provide vital support for mothers, but some say they should be banned from the delivery suite as their presence causes a longer, more difficult birth.

Have you generally found fathers' presence a help or a hindrance?

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Fathers at birth (17 Replies) Posted: 29/01/2010 15:12:10 By Rhea Johnson	Re: Fathers at birth 07/05/2010 10:01:51 By Guest

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