SQUEAMISH dads-to-be quail at the prospect of being present when their children are born, so imagine how most teenage brothers-to-be would react. They would run a mile at the thought.

Not so Nick, 13-year-old son of Michelle Sanderson. When she went into labour on the bathroom floor, Nick was "a tower of strength" she said. He rang for help with one hand, and held his mum with the other.

Daisy duly made her dramatic entry into the world, and we are pleased to report that mother, baby and brother are all doing well.

Updated: 10:36 Monday, June 18, 2001