Sunday, October 22, 2006

Five things you should know about childbirth



Approach it with an open mind - whatever you anticipate and plan for be prepared for things to be different on the day.

Trust the experts - they've done this hundreds of times before. This isn't to say you should relinquish all responsibility to them, but the delivery room is no place for improvisation!

It's OK for dads to cry - and what's more it's good for you.

It hurts - and not just for the mother!

Leave the camcorder at home - at times it was scary, bloody, distressing and exhausting. Yes it was a fantastic experience, but I have no desire to re-live it, nor does my wife.



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