Elaine Loughlin: Fathers have been treated like an optional extra at birth

Inequality in parenting has always existed, the pandemic and maternity restrictions have simply shown us that this imbalance continues to be accepted

HOW can we expect fathers to take on an equal role in parenting when the State continues to treat them like an optional extra at birth?

Since the start of this pandemic, much of the focus has rightly been placed on the extremely difficult situation pregnant people have been forced to accept.