It doesn't matter how many parents you speak to, or baby books you read, you'll never be 100 per cent prepared for parenthood. Knowing this, one couple came up with a plan to avoid arguments after welcoming their newborn.
New mum Laura Denham says she and her fiancé assigned roles to get through the tough first weeks - and credits the divide in labour for helping their relationship through a testing time.
The 36-year-old gave birth to baby Weston in February. Worried about their new responsibilities, she and partner Carter Rudnick, 33, each picked jobs around the house.