It’s tough becoming a dad – and they get little support too


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Fathers too can experience exhaustion and stress with the arrival of a newborn, but feel unable to reach out for support as they feel they aren’t supposed to be the ones finding new parenthood difficult. — Filepic

Men often struggle with the transition to fatherhood amid a lack of information and emotional support targeted to their needs, suggests a review of the available qualitative evidence.

Greater focus is needed in clinical practice, antenatal services and research on men’s unique experiences of the perinatal period, say the researchers.

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