What Not To Say At The Birth

You know your partner’s going be a great support in the delivery room. But, just to be doubly sure, leave this page open for him to make notes

So the big day has arrived. You are about to become a dad. You’ve remembered the 793 things everyone said you should pack. Your partner’s contractions are developing rather nicely. You’re nearly there, job done, and it’s plain sailing for you from here. Isn’t it? Oh, no—there are many, many ways you can still mess up. Here’s the modern Dad’s guide to things you’d better not even think about saying on the big B-day…

Things not to say to your partner

• ‘No, I won’t pull over and ask that man with the dog for directions. I know exactly where we are. We’ll drive around a bit more—we’re bound to find the hospital soon…’