Aims and objectives The aim of this study was to explore fathers' perceptions and
experiences of support in the perinatal period. Change in society has seen the increased …

Background While fathers are increasingly expected to participate during their partners'
pregnancies and childbirth and many studies have reported their experiences during these …

This study reviewed the literature concerning the involvement by European men in
pregnancy and childbirth and examined how this is related to health outcomes; for the men …

Aim. To explore the experiences of prospective adolescent fathers regarding their
impending fatherhood. Background. Several studies indicate adolescent fatherhood is …

Background The active engagement of fathers in maternity care is associated with long-term
benefits for the father, their partner, and their child. Midwives are ideally placed to engage …

Objective Engagement of fathers in family health services confers benefits for the health and
wellbeing of the whole family. The childbirth continuum is traditionally considered a feminine …

Aims and objectives To describe the perspectives of expectant mothers and fathers on
fathers' involvement during pregnancy. Background Becoming a father is a major life event …

OBJECTIVE: to explore how first-time fathers describe requested and received support
during a normal birth. DESIGN: qualitative research design. Ten first-time fathers were …

Objective: To explore women's experiences of support from their partners in the first year
and a half post-baby and identify the particular attitudes and behaviours they considered …

Objective Engagement of fathers to participate in pregnancy, birth and early postnatal care
has significant advantages for women and infants as well as fathers. In Australia, guidelines …