Anna Galle, a Belgian midwife who has worked in Central African Republic, Rwanda, Mali and Guatemala, has led an innovative project in Mozambique. Ten men from a rural community have …
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A small study in Denmark, involving interviews with six fathers after the re-admission of their baby to hospital following an early discharge, has come up with a new description of …
Fundamental to the case that the father-child bond should be supported is the biology and neurobiology of fatherhood. We advocate that the father-child bond should be supported and that the …
Millions are watching videos about father-child closeness. This material is an opportunity for health and family services everywhere. It celebrates and promotes a new masculinity. Singing together: 23 million views. …
When a maternal health service is better at providing information to fathers, fathers are likely to be more engaged in pregnancy and childbirth. So found a study in Singapore involving …
A pregnancy and childbirth board game to educate men has been piloted among Ugandan men living in London, prior to testing it out within Uganda. The playing pieces in Whose …
Two new contributions to the debate about engaging fathers this month highlight the importance of addressing relationships. They back up earlier proposals flowing from research in Ghana. The role of …
When first-time expectant fathers attended a short 3-session antenatal course, the expectant mothers reported better mental health afterwards. The three sessions for fathers covered stages of fetal growth, common problems …
A qualitative study of men’s involvement in maternal and newborn health in rural Malawi highlights the fact that fathers’ roles are changing in relation to infant nutrition, and their increasing …
A Swedish study has looked at the experience of fathers when a fetal abnormality is detected during a scan. Four key themes emerged: Despite shock, panic and disorientation, fathers often …