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Neuroscientists know that pregnant mothers’ brains change in ways that appear to help with caring for a baby. Now researchers have identified changes in new fathers’ brains, too.
Soon after a baby is born, it’s becoming more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to place the newborn directly on their chest.
Many fathers act as a central support for their partner and child – but some feel they lack support themselves.
Modest changes to Australia’s paid parental provision can help address the gender gap in unpaid and paid work between mothers and fathers.
Mobile health apps, teleconferencing with experts and thoughtfully designed educational platforms can all help families during the chaotic and confusing early years.
The transition to parenthood comes with plenty of stress. A psychology researcher suggests that paid family leave could help lift some of the burden – with positive health benefits down the road.
The tasks of fatherhood are changing, but society’s expectations haven’t caught up. Many dads use online discussion groups, blogs and videos to explore their new identities.
There are a number of barriers to a father’s involvement in the first 1000 days of his child’s life.
Having a newborn can be rough, whether you’re a mom or a dad. New research ties men’s testosterone to their postpartum depression – with some surprising upsides for their partners.
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Associate Professor of Psychology, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Chief executive officer, Grattan Institute
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Senior Associate, Grattan Institute
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Distinguished Professor, DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development, University of the Witwatersrand
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Ph.D. Candidate in Information, University of Michigan
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Senior Research Specialist, Human Sciences Research Council
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast
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Senior Lecturer School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast
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Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Southern California
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Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Southern California
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Adjunct professor of Maternal and Family Health, University of South Australia
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Doctoral Student of Neuroimaging, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón IiSGM
