Jumpy partners ‘pushing’ mums-to-be into hospital too soon

NERVOUS fathers-to-be are pushing their partners into hospital at the first sign of labour, when they would be better off at home, according to a new study.

Midwives recommend women stay at home in the early stages of labour after research found they are more likely to suffer complications or need interventions — such as forceps or an epidural — if they are admitted too soon.

But a small study has found that jumpy fathers-to-be and even nervous mothers-in-law are pushing women to go to hospital too soon.