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10% of new dads suffer postnatal depression
By Kimberley Smith on 19/05/2010 16:31:02
While 1 in 10 men suffer PND they are ‘often missed’, finds survey
As many as 1 in10 new dads suffer from post natal depression, new analysis of 43 studies has shown. Typical symptoms include feelings of helplessness or extreme anxiety about their child. As with PND in mums, depression was most likely to kick
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Dads-to-be go through pregnancy cravings and mood swings with their partners
By Jo Ridgway on 25/05/2011 11:39:47
One in four expectant dads experience pregnancy symptoms
. Also in the newsDads-to-be and pregnancy – how to involve your partner10% of new dads suffer postnatal depressionDads want to stay at home
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Dads need to be more involved, say midwives
By Kimberley Smith on 15/11/2011 16:00:59
Royal College of Midwives to publish guide to help dads become more involved in pregnancy, birth and their new baby
Dads are too often left out of the process of having a baby, according to the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The organisation is to publish a 16-page guide full of advice and tips for dads-to-be and dads, to help them feel part of their partner
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At last, a realistic site for dads
By Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs on 29/04/2008 14:47:49
www.ye-gads.co.uk: The essential site for any dad who plans to survive the ride!
nuclear waste with oven gloves" they say, and of course the sleepless nights. However, you will rarely publicly hear of dads talking about other serious issues, which can affect them, like post-natal depression or when their partner has a miscarriage
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Know-how: Bonding with your baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 01/01/2009 02:09:41
Whatever the nature of the birth or your experience of feeding, sleeping and living with your newborn, bonding is a valuable experience for all of you.
(maybe this is dad's daily duty) can make it a special bonding session in itself.Try things like baby massage too. Let your baby explore your fingers, face and hair with his own hands.SmellFrom birth, a baby will use his sense of smell to know where his
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Pregnancy and your relationship
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/10/2009 03:22:45
Pregnancy, like other stresses of life, can take their toll on a relationship. It's important more than ever for you both to feel suppported and strong for the family life ahead, but how?
will make you realise they are worth sharing with your partner, too.Before starting to try for a baby, or once you both sit down and realise that it's real, discuss the potential pitfalls. Don't be fatalistic that you are going to get depressed, sick or row
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