We welcome Matt Lane to share his personal journey into fatherhood. Matt opens up about the birth of his 15-week-old daughter, which involved a forceps delivery after induction. Matt and his partner opted for a private model of care, entrusting their journey to an obstetrician. During the birth, Matt recounts surreal first moments of skin-to-skin contact with his daughter while his wife underwent surgery for a fourth-degree tear. He shares his insights on how he provided unwavering support to his wife during the birth and the subsequent recovery process. Matt also discusses the importance of "reading the room" during childbirth, a skill that enabled him to be a truly present birth partner. *** Ready to give yourself a confidence boost ahead of the big day and start your transformation into parenthood? Visit our website and kickstart your journey today with the Birthing Dads program. Use Code: POD for a 10% Discounthttps://www.birthingdads.com.au/ *** Helpful Resources Antenatalhttps://prepare.org.au/resources/https://www.birthingdads.com.auhttps://www.cope.org.au/readytocope/https://www.sms4dads.com.au Perinatal Mental Health Support https://panda.org.au https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au https://www.cope.org.au https://forwhenhelpline.org.au     This podcast was recorded edited and produced by Steven Kennedy, Founder of the PREPARE Foundation https://prepare.org.au.