Researchers in Belgium have compared the physiological response of babies to mothers and fathers stroking them, which is part of the bonding process. They found no differences. This, say the …
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We have nominated this evaluation for exceptional quality. It exemplifies approaches that are rare in maternal and newborn healthcare: The intervention was designed and delivered to engage with both mothers …
A scoping review of 18 studies of fathers’ perspectives on breastfeeding has identified a range of ways that fathers can and do support breastfeeding. Examples include: Respecting the woman’s decision …
A study has found evidence that a drop in testosterone levels is associated with being actively needed for a caring task – in both women and men and to a …
A study of fathers of babies in Singapore looked for predictors of higher involvement by fathers in babycare 6 months after the birth. The strongest predictor was the degree of …
The UK Department of Health’s Preparation for Birth and Beyond (2011) sets out in some detail (220 pages) how antenatal education should be configured. It refers to “mother and father” …
The first study to compare the concerns of parents of preterm babies compared to parents of babies born at term has found that fathers of preterm babies are less able …
A study about couple collaboration around breastfeeding, involving 10 educated couples in Jakarta, Indonesia, found that the mothers regarded the father as the main source of support around breastfeeding. The …
A review of studies relating to the experiences and needs of expectant and new fathers has strongly recommended better guidance and support for fathers from health professionals, particularly first-time fathers. …
A study involving 20 fathers on a neonatal unit in Verona suggests the need for additional support for fathers of a very preterm baby (less than 32 weeks). The researchers …