One of Wales' only male midwives is calling on more men to consider the job - with just five registered here - as overall staff shortages put pressure on the workforce. Mark Smart, who now works ...

Lee Wright, from Wolverhampton, said he was one of about 200 male midwives registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). He said he "fell in love" with midwifery during a 12-week placement.

Sean Dowling is one of only around a dozen male midwives who currently work in Ireland. The Dublin man has been working as a midwife since 1993 and has been working in the Rotunda since 1997.