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Becoming a parent is a momentous occasion in a person's life, but as well as all the joy it can bring, for many people the enormity of the new responsibility can lead to some tough times.

And it's not just new mums who struggle, it can be also be very difficult for men and even lead to mental health issues.

A new app has been developed, aimed at dads, to try and pinpoint support on offer to them.

Simon Austin from Wirral has contributed towards its creation.

He told Paul Salt on 大象传媒 Radio Merseyside why he wanted to get involved.