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New dad walks 630 miles for Bliss
One in every 9 babies in the UK is born either premature or sick; over 80,000 babies every year with one being admitted to special care every six minutes. It’s staggering isn’t it and when it happens to you it’s terrifying too. One new dad who recently went through the emotionally tumultuous journey of a…
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Dads only just changing nappies
‘Modern’ dads have been around for far longer than we think, but they have only recently started to change nappies according to research from the University of Warwick. In a new paper published on the History & Policy website, Dr Laura King from the University of Warwick’s Centre for the History of Medicine said the…
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Books for Dads
Make this Father’s Day extra memorable and find a book that the special man in the family can enjoy and keep as a reminder of his fatherhood. My Dad Can Do Anything Author: Stephen Krensky This is a great book to give Dad on Father’s Day. Obviously written for young children, it nevertheless gives Dad…
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The 5 biggest myths about Dads
In 1986, poster company Athena launched the iconic ‘L’Enfant’ poster, a sepia-toned picture of a young man cradling a two week old baby. The image was credited with launching the new man, someone who could show off his muscles while staying in touch with his feminine side. Earlier this year, England Rugby star Ben Cohen recreated the…
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Dads are staying home
The number of men staying at home to bring up their children has almost doubled in the last 15 years (Source: Office of National Statistics). More fathers are working part-time and sharing the childcare. Over the same period the number of stay-at-home mums has fallen by almost a quarter. Being a home dad is becoming…
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Dads at the birth
Fathers are now encouraged to be present at the birth of their baby. Some dads, though, have doubts about being present throughout the labour and birth, and these doubts should be respected. It’s important to think about and discuss whether you want to be present and how you see your role during the pregnancy. It can be much…
Dad’s labour kit
As an expectant Dad, it is really worth sorting out what you are likely to need during the labour. Remember, labour can last many hours and you may well get hungry and thirsty, as well as tired. You may need: To wear layers of clothes that can be removed (it can be very hot in the labour suite)…
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Dads and antenatal classes
Antenatal classes offer men an excellent opportunity to take time out to think about their baby, which they might not otherwise do. But some men feel very awkward about going to antenatal classes. There are several different sorts of classes available: Women-only, with just one or two men’s sessions Couples classes requiring participation and involvement…
Dads in the delivery room
We asked babyworld members for their honest opinion – were their partners a help or a worry in the delivery room? My husband saved my life “During my third labour, my husband saved my life. I was having heparin intravenously and it was supposed to be switched off just before delivery. It wasn’t and I started haemorrhaging. I’d…
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Dads in the delivery room : their child’s birth
Ninety per cent of dads in the UK are at their partner’s side whilst they give birth and, this week, a new survey said fathers should be allowed to stay overnight in hospital on the day their baby is born. Some dads – especially new ones – are not prepared for what they encounter in the delivery room and…
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