Insights from Australian parents into educational experiences in the early postnatal period

Modifiable partner factors associated with perinatal depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Targeting the couple relationship repositions perinatal mental health as a family issue, rather than something that is specific to mothers (Fisher et al, 2010;McKellar et al, 2006;Paulson and Bazemore, 2010). A number of researchers have called for increased attention on fathers' emotional health (e.g., DeSouza, 2014).…”

“…A number of researchers have called for increased attention on fathers' emotional health (e.g., DeSouza, 2014). A shift in gender roles in Western countries has seen fathers' involvement in parenting increase (Goodman, 2012;McKellar et al, 2006) yet perinatal health services continue to be predominately women-centred. Qualitative research by Rowe et al (2013) revealed that fathers feel that their potential to develop depression is often not recognised.…”

Fathers' sense of security during the first postnatal week—A qualitative interview study in Sweden

“…However, care routines which separate the family unit into small parts may violate some aspects of natural family building. The importance of early postnatal care which strengthens the whole family has been pointed out by many researchers (Fredriksson et al, 2003;McKellar et al, 2006;Waldenström at al., 2006;Hildingsson, 2007;Forster et al, 2008;Ellberg at al., 2010). A question which may be posed is why fathers, despite research results, still experience that health care staffs do not consider their parenting role as equally important as the mothers (Hildingsson et al, 2009;Ellberg et al, 2010).…”

Valoración de las madres acerca de las recomendaciones para el cuidado del recién nacido al momento del alta hospitalaria

“…1,3 Más de la mitad de las madres refirieron haber buscado durante la gestación consejos sobre cuidados del recién nacido, mayoritariamente en internet y libros. La búsqueda de información fue principalmente de carácter general, seguida a distancia de lactancia materna.…”