It's hard to get one's head round .GOV's policy on the father's participation and attendance to scans, let alone birth itself.
Other than the obvious and immediate adversity caused to both partners, the list of possible direct and indirect ramifications are as long as my arm – some of which I have paraphrased non-scientifically below.
Physical, psychological and emotional issues for both the mother and baby’s health without the partner’s support during both pregnancy and birth
Psychological and emotional issues for…
