Researchers in Malawi have proposed a curriculum for antenatal education for expectant couples. It is the first time that the antenatal information needs of couples have been investigated in Malawi …
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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 feminist analysis of maternal healthcare from Sweden has recommended three-way teamwork between woman, partner and midwife. Midwives should inform, involve and support partners. They should inform both the woman …
A Canadian study has found that mothers are more likely to continue to breastfeed for six months if they report higher satisfaction with the level of father involvement. This is …
A group of 11 researchers and practitioners from around the world, convened by The Family Initiative, has published a review of recent research on fathers in neonatal units. The group …
A systematic test of a male involvement intervention in maternity care has been carried out in Burkina Faso and published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organisation. A three-part …
A qualitative study in Iran has examined the views of mothers, fathers and professionals regarding the role of fathers during pregnancy and after childbirth. In some cases, women and men …
Women more likely to favour partner support during labour after a negative birth experience (Turkey)
A study of 170 Turkish couples who had experienced a normal birth found that 68% of women wanted partner support during delivery. But among those who rated their experience of …
Debrah Lewis is founder and head of the Mamatoto Resource and Birth Centre in Trinidad & Tobago and a former Vice-President of the International Confederation of Midwives. She is a …
These photos have been published by UNICEF for their 2018 Fathers Day campaign, focusing on paternity leave. This is what the fathers said to the photographer. It is the most …