Talking things through can help ease any worries. Does he feel he'll have a role during your labour? Maybe he thinks he'll be useless without medical Retro Sweets training and doesn't want to get in the way?
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Try and reassure him there'll be lots to keep him occupied! Does he have a friend who's experienced childbirth? A chat over a pint might help put his mind at ease. If all else fails and the child just will not be comforted then try sweets as a fun last resort!
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