Postpartum blues in fathers: prevalence, associated factors, and impact on father-to-infant bond

C Baldy, E Piffault, MC Chopin, J Wendland - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study we explored, in men, one of the most common postpartum syndromes in
women: the postpartum blues. The aims of the study were (a) to evaluate the prevalence of …

Factor structure of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in a large population-based sample of fathers

WD Cockshaw, KJ Thorpe, M Giannotti… - Journal of Affective …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Paternal perinatal distress is receiving increasing attention. The Edinburgh
Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is the predominant screening tool for paternal perinatal …

Fathers' subjective childbirth stress predicts depressive symptoms at six months postpartum

EC Aviv, EG Preston, YH Waizman, AA Dews… - Journal of Affective …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Childbirth is a seminal experience in parents' lives. However, little research has
investigated the link between fathers' birth experiences and their postpartum mental health …

Paternal bonding is influenced by prenatal paternal depression and trait-anxiety

P Trautmann-Villalba, P Davidova, M Kalok… - … of reproductive and …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Background Even though the development of an emotional bond to the child involves both
parents, studies on the development of paternal bonding and the influencing factors are …

Mothers' and fathers' depressive symptoms across four years postpartum: An examination of between-and bidirectional within-person relations

BN Clifford, ND Eggum, A Rogers, CL Porter… - Journal of affective …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Both mothers and fathers are at risk for experiencing postpartum depressive
symptoms shortly after the birth of a child. Previous studies suggest mothers' and fathers' …

[HTML][HTML] Partner and professional support are associated with father-infant bonding: A cross-sectional analysis of mothers, midwives, and child health nurses' influence …

MB Wells, M Giannotti, O Aronson - Midwifery, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective To assess if received professional and social support are associated with father-
infant bonding among primiparous (first-time) and multiparous (multi-time) fathers …

From Fathers to Fathers—Telephone-Based Peer Support: A Feasibility Study

E Andersson, L Espinosa, MB Wells - Social Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Men can struggle with adapting to their new roles as they transition into
fatherhood. While social support has been shown to be effective at aiding this transition, little …

Enhancing Mother-Child Bonding in the Context of Postpartum Mental Disorders

K Weidner, L Bergunde, J Frohberg, A Coenen… - Women's Health and …, 2023 - Springer
Postpartum mental disorders are highly prevalent and have been identified as a risk factor
for suboptimal child development. They have also been associated with typical problems in …

L'accouchement vécu négativement par les pères est associé à une augmentation du risque de dépression paternelle en post-partum

E Courtois, J Wendland - Gynécologie Obstétrique Fertilité & Sénologie, 2023 - Elsevier
Résumé Objectifs Cette étude visait à investiguer l'influence du vécu de l'accouchement par
des pères primipares vivant en France sur leur niveau de dépression post-natale, leur …

Väter und peripartale psychische Erkrankungen: Das übersehene Elternteil?

S Garthus-Niegel, S Kittel-Schneider - Der Nervenarzt, 2023 - Springer
Auch Väter spielen eine wichtige Rolle in der Schwangerschaft und Stillzeit, sowohl für die
Partnerin als auch das Kind. Mit den gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen und zunehmender …