Would you let your father watch you give birth? These women did - so how did they (and their very modern dads) cope?

Deciding who she wants by her side during labour can be a tricky dilemma for a mother-to-be. Most will want their partner present; but many choose to have their mother or a best friend there, too, giving extra support and encouragement. 


For 32-year-old Jade Lee, there was never any doubt over the person she wanted by her side in the delivery suite: her father Cliff (main image and bottom right). Extremely close to the man she still calls 'Daddy', Jade, an assistant headteacher from London, didn't want him waiting at home for a phone call. She wanted him there with her, through every grunt, groan and contraction. And other mothers have also followed suit, such as Bridget Roulston (top right).