Fathers experiences following termination of pregnancy for foetal anomaly
One of the most difficult situations expectant parents can face is the decision to not proceed with a…
Parenthood
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Stillbirth & Men
A stillbirth is defined as; ‘a fetal death prior to birth of a baby born at 20 weeks’…
Perinatal Depression in Fathers
For many men, the realisation that they will become a father is a landmark event which provides a…
Miscarriage & Men
Breaking the silence. Experiencing a miscarriage is often a profound and painful experience for those involved. With miscarriage…
The Grade 4 cricketer
How fathers are bonding with their daughters over cricket. As a Men’s Health Nurse I am always on…
New dads support just a text away
Support for new dads is not as prevalent or accessible as it ought to be. However, a dad-specific…
Does being a dad increase the risk of heart disease?
The correlations between fatherhood and heart disease are generally not examined or flagged as risk factors for men…
Why more dads are staying at home to look after the kids
Yes, the decision to become a stay-at-home dad can be driven by personal choice. Many men elect to…
How FIFO work affects parenting
Over the past two decades, the Fly-In/Fly-Out (FIFO) workforce within Australia has consistently grown fuelled mainly by the…