From Phil French, Reading, Berkshire, UK
You report Anna Machin's research on fatherhood's effect on men (24 March, p 37). The birth of our first baby was medically “normal”, but slightly odd circumstances meant I was handed the hastily wrapped baby to hold (and put my face near) very soon after birth.
This seemed to have a long-term emotional effect. I was rather “hooked” on the child. Is there any evidence that the usual delays – and careful preparation of babies – might have an unintended effect on fathers?
