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. …
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A review of research on stillbirth in low and middle-income countries touches on the important family dimension of grief and support, but makes no practical recommendations for how to respond …
Two systematic reviews of smoking cessation programmes highlight the importance of family factors. In one of the reviews, relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia, a key …
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 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 …
A small qualitative study of fathers in South Africa, unusual simply by virtue of taking place in Africa, has found that fathers are highly attentive to the importance of breastfeeding …
A review of 10 research articles from UK, Australia, Sweden and Uganda has concluded that fathers need additional social support after witnessing complications during the birth of their baby. “The …
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 …
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 …
We know that the attitude and actions of fathers influences breastfeeding. We also know that fathers often lack preparation and confidence to support breastfeeding, and that this is one factor …