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Does antenatal education prepare fathers for their role as birth partners and for parenthood?
- Source :
- British Journal of Midwifery; May2015, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p336-342, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to explore fathers' opinions and views on antenatal education and its effectiveness in preparing them for their role as birth partners and for parenthood. The findings are categorised under four key themes: outnumbered, excluded, anxious and uncertain, and preparedness. While research suggests that most fathers want to support their partners and be involved in the pregnancy, labour and birth of their baby, they are less likely to attend antenatal classes than women. While fathers who attend antenatal education classes value them, their experiences are not always as positive or helpful in preparing them for their role as birth partners or in parenthood. It was highlighted that men are more likely to feel unprepared when complications at birth arise. A common finding was that men would welcome the opportunity to focus on their individual needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ANXIETY
CHILDBIRTH
CINAHL database
EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL databases
INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems
MEDLINE
PARENTHOOD
PARENTING
PATIENT education
PRENATAL care
UNCERTAINTY
MIDWIFERY
SYSTEMATIC reviews
THEMATIC analysis
EXPECTANT fathers
LABOR coaching (Obstetrics)
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09694900
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Midwifery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 102674727
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2015.23.5.336