Perinatal and Parenting Support for Men

Healthy Male

https://www.healthymale.org.au

“We are a provider of information for men’s health. We facilitate action on men’s health in collaboration with others, advocate for change, empower men and boys to take action on their health, build the capabilities of the health system and workforce, and prioritise our efforts to close the health and wellbeing gaps in specific groups. Ultimately, we are working towards our vision of generations of healthy Australian men.”

How Miscarriage Can Affect Men

https://www.healthymale.org.au/news/men-partner-miscarriage-guide-to-coping

“Up to one in five confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage — the loss of a baby before 20 weeks. Despite how common pregnancy loss is, there’s still taboo, stigma and silence around the topic and vast room for improvement in how society and the health system help parents navigate it.”

SMS4dads

https://www.sms4dads.com.au

“There’s not a lot out there that speaks directly to dads. SMS4dads supports men in their role as fathers and increases awareness of their influence on baby’s brain development. SMS4dads helps fathers understand and connect with their baby and partner. It also checks in on their wellbeing and offers professional support if needed. SMS4dads is FREE.  It provides info related to the age and stage of your baby. It’s the info you need – when you need it, how you need it – straight to your phone.”

Emotional health and wellbeing - A guide for new dads, partners and other carers

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/docs/default-source/resources/bl0775-a-guide-for-new-dads-booklet_acc.pdf?sfvrsn=e31646eb_2

“This handbook covers some of the common emotional challenges faced by new and expectant parents, and offers practical advice for partners on how to deal with these challenges. As well as this, you‘ll find information on topics that some partners may identify as being trivial, but actually have a large impact on your mental wellbeing if they’re ignored. Adjusting your work schedule, ways to bond with your new baby, helping your partner through exhaustion and heightened emotions, and getting to know your partner again – including post-baby intimacy – are all covered in this booklet. “

Male perinatal depression and anxiety - Is it the elephant in the room?

https://www.healthed.com.au/authors/narelle-dickinson/

“We need to put male perinatal depression and anxiety under the spotlight. Timely management has positive impacts on the new parents but also has generational consequences.”