fatherhood Archives - Life Science Review

16 February 202016 February 2020

There is a need to increase the accessibility of support services for men following pregnancy/neonatal loss

In January 2020 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature which was undertaken to gain an understanding of a father’s grief following a miscarriage or stillbirth, … Read more

16 February 202016 February 2020

Fathers appear to experience less intense and enduring levels of psychological outcomes than women following stillbirth or a neonatal death, but are more likely to engage in avoidance and coping behaviours such as increased alcohol consumption

In December 2019 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess men’s experiences of grief and loss following stillbirth and neonatal death. The researchers … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

First-time fathers would like to receive better preparation for fatherhood

In September 2019 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to develop an understanding of men’s experiences of first-time fatherhood, their mental health and wellbeing needs. Information … Read more

12 February 202016 February 2020

Better preparation for fatherhood, and support for couple relationships during the transition to parenthood, may give the first time father a better experience and contribute to a better adjustment and improved mental wellbeing

In November 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess first time fathers’ experiences and needs in relation to their mental health and … Read more