A study in China found statistical links between postnatal depression (PND) in fathers and PND in mothers. They also found that marital satisfaction on the part of fathers is linked …
Category: Mental health
A data analysis project in Japan with a sample size of 79,210 has found a correlation between social capital reported by women and their mental health during pregnancy. The more …
A qualitative survey of 25 fathers in UK whose partners suffered postnatal mental health problems has identified weaknesses in family support. The work was carried out by a team at …
A qualitative study involving 61 fathers in the UK has examined their experiences of a traumatic birth. The work was carried out by a team at Bournemouth University, led by …
A study of 93 pregnant couples in Germany has investigated influences on bonding with the fetus by the mother-to-be and father-to-be. The study looked at both the quality of the bonding and the amount …
Two pediatricians in the USA have called for universal screening for postpartum depression in fathers, as exists already for mothers. The American Academy of Pediatrics acknowledges the existence of parental postpartum depression but only …
A systematic review of anxiety in fathers in the perinatal period finds that it negatively impacts on the baby and family. Fathers’ parenting skills and confidence, social relationships, and health, …
An Australian study of couples expecting a baby found that pregnant partners of “fly-in-fly-out” (FIFO) workers reported more stress. FIFO workers typically work 2 weeks away and spend 2 weeks …
Research on the impact of postpartum psychosis (PPP) on partners has concluded that healthcare professionals should receive education in involving partners, listening to them and being alert to their mental …
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 …