Dont want to lecture you new daddys, but I was on my own during the pregnancy and birth of my first child and with my new partner through it all with my second baby! There was a big difference. You all play a huge part although you may not feel it all the time. During the pregnancy and birth just support you partners as much as you can it can sometimes be a very hard time for us women! But most importantly after your baby is born make you partner feel loved and appreciated. This is the thing I missed most with baby no1. When you are pregnant everyone wants to talk about you & baby. When babys born its all baby baby baby! Take some time out for your lady I can promise she will thank you for it!