Case for Change: Fathers want to be heard too

Fathers in Australia wants to be included as their partners navigate their way through the health system during pregnancy and after birth

'Men no longer sit in the waiting room, they want to be a part of the process too' says Healthy Male's Simon von Saldern Source: Getty Images/wera Rodsawang

Highlights

• The health system is focused on the mother, the fathers needs have been neglected
• Fathers experience post-natal depression too
• Plus paternal: Case for Change aims to highlight what needs to be done to include fathers into the conversation

A study, Plus Paternal: A focus on fathers  has found out that the health system needs to include the  father's concerns and needs

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'one father went to me and said, when I saw my child, I didn't feel anything. I was supposed to be happy but I wasn't. men experience post-natal depression too' says Healthy Male's Simon von Saldern

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