Follow Chris Jeffcott's experience during the birth of his son, as he expresses his frustration and sadness over the lack of immediate skin-to-skin contact and the long wait to hold his baby, emphasizing the emotional aspect of the birth process.
1 in 10 dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, and more seem to be willing to reach out for help.
Chris Jephcott wishes he'd been one of them.
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