The Family Initiative has been tracking and reporting on research on fathers in neonatal care since 2015 on FamilyIncluded.com. It became apparent that some interesting and new ideas were emerging in newly published articles. In response to this, the Family Initiative approached all the authors and proposed a joint effort to report on all the new evidence.
We have since published an article in the Journal of Neonatal Nursing - Fathers in neonatal units: Improving infant health by supporting the baby-father bond and mother-father co-parenting.
This discusses the findings from 50 pieces of research in recent years on fathers in neonatal units.
The principle finding is that understanding and supporting father-infant attachment and supporting co-parenting improves the health of the baby and helps both parents to care for the baby and for each other.
RESEARCH REVIEW
OUR STORIES
“I had all sorts of worries about my mental health as I became a father for the first time, but I soon realized I had nowhere to turn for help”
— Ryan, Noah's Dad
WE BELIEVE IN FAMILY
Maternal and Newborn Health
We want to see improved outcomes through fathers engaging in
maternal and newborn health.
Children and Young People
We want to see young people reach their full potential, that are safe from harm
and have their voices heard.
Parenting and Relationships
We want to see strong relationships, marriages and empowered parents.
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All of work is co-created with children, young people, parents , professionals and researchers.
Together, we understand what is needed by children and families in the community alongside what the latest research evidence shows. We then design and deliver our projects and services together with those we serve - you.
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