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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

‘I went back to work the day after my child was born. Paternity leave is a nightmare for dads like me’

Around six weeks before Theo Webster’s daughter, Sophia, was due to be born, his ex-wife suddenly fell ill and was rushed to the hospital, where she found out she had a double kidney infection.

That day quickly turned into a life or death situation, and she had to undergo an emergency caesarean section, Mr Webster said.

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