TIPS FOR NEW FATHERS
Congratulations New Dad!
As you have experienced by now, fatherhood is a big job with plenty of rewards. Your main goal is to keep mom and baby happy and healthy. As you and your significant other adjust to your new roles as parents, communicate and listen to each other often for ways you can help.
Remember, every father’s journey is unique, and it’s okay to seek guidance and support along the way. By staying informed and involved, you can embrace the challenges and joys of fatherhood with confidence and love.
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Breastfeeding Helps Mom
Breastfeeding has many benefits for the mother. Encourage your partner to breastfeed not only for the baby, but for herself as well.
Breastfeeding Helps Baby
Babies benefit from receiving human milk more than manufactured milk. Click the button below to learn about why breast is best.
Breastfeeding is Teamwork
From encouragement to timekeeping, believe it or not: breastfeeding is teamwork. Learn more about supporting mom and baby.
Fact Sheets for Dads
It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions ranging from joy and excitement to nervousness and uncertainty. To help you navigate this new chapter in your life, we’ve created a fact sheet specifically tailored for first-time fathers.
Additional Facts
Fathers play an integral role in the maternal health journey. By offering unwavering support to mothers every step of the way, whether it’s lending a listening ear during pregnancy, assisting with household chores to ease the postpartum transition, or providing emotional encouragement throughout the breastfeeding journey, fathers play a vital role in nurturing both mother and child.
Click the button below to learn more about how to show your support if mom goes back to work and what her rights are or if she seems depressed.
You can also download the flyer, “Talk About Depression and Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth: Ways You Can Help” (166KB) from NICHD for tips on how to talk about this and more resources on where to go for help.