Pregnancy and the Role of Fathers

A father has an important role during their partners pregnancy, labor, delivery and afterward. It is important to help and support your partner through this new period. There are many physical and emotional changes that happen. To be helpful and supportive during this time, you should know and understand what is happening to your partner during the pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum period.

The birth of a baby significantly impacts fathers, changing how they view themselves with respect to their partner, their role in the family, their career, and their financial responsibilities. A large number of the fathers come from families that were more traditional, and lack a role model more suitable to the needs of the contemporary family.