Fathers’ Perceptions of the Immediate Postpartal Period

Montigny, Francine de; Lacharité, Carl

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“…Demands and expectations, from both parents, concerning fathers' participation during childbirth, responsibility for the child and equal participation in family life, have increased, in recent years, especially in high-income countries (10)(11)(12)(13). It has been shown that increased involvement of fathers in maternity care, both pre-and postnatally, increases mothers', fathers' and children's wellbeing and may be protective in maternal and paternal depression (14,15). Persson et al (16,17) have shown that fathers' participation from early pregnancy and parents' antenatal preparation for the early postnatal period are important factors for postnatal sense of security for both parents.…”

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Postnatal Sense of Security, Anxiety and Risk for Postnatal Depression

Persson¹

2014

J Womens Health, Issues Care

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Postnatal Sense of Security, Anxiety and Risk for Postnatal Depression

Persson¹

2014

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“…Despite fathers' extended involvement in antenatal care, both parents report that fathers are often given a secondary role during childbirth education and antenatal care (Hildingsson & Rådestad, 2005;Premberg & Lundgren, 2006). Fathers have also experienced hospital policies that exclude them from postpartum care and do not encourage them to become involved with their baby (de Montigny & Lacharite, 2004). Fathers have requested support and guidance for their role during birth (Finnbogadottir, Crang Svalenius, & Persson, 2003;VehvilainenJulkunen & Liukkonen, 1998) and after the baby is born (Fagerskiöld, 2006;Waterston & Welsh, 2006).…”

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Fathers' Lived Experiences of Getting to Know Their Baby While Acting as Primary Caregivers Immediately Following Birth

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Christensson²,

Fagerberg³

2008

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The aim of this study was to describe the meaning of the father's lived experiences when taking care of his infant as the primary caregiver during the first hours after birth, when the infant was apart from the mother due to the mother's postoperative care. Fifteen fathers were interviewed between 8 days and 6 weeks after the birth. The results describe a movement toward father-child togetherness characterized by an immediate and gradual change within the father as he undertakes increasing responsibility while getting to know his child. The results can be discussed in antenatal classes in order to integrate the father's important role in the care of his infant, especially in a situation where the mother-infant dyad has been interrupted.

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“…C'est sans surprise qu'une telle représentation donne lieu, à peu près invariablement, à la recommandation que les professionnels de la santé préparent mieux les pères à agir dans le cadre médicalisé de l'accouchement (Chandler et Field, 1997;Dellman, 2004) Toutefois, d'autres avenues, au-delà de l'événement spécifique de l'accouchement, ont été explorées afin de mieux comprendre l'expérience des pères lors de la naissance. L'étude des périodes prénatale et postnatale a permis de mettre en lumière le vécu des pères et l'expression de celui-ci (Chalmers et Meyer, 1983;de Montigny et Lacharité, 2004;Gage et Kirk, 2002;Finnbogatottir, Slavenius et Persson, 2003;Genesovi et Tallandini, 2009;Hall, 1991;May, 1982). Il ressort de ces travaux un portrait des pères reposant sur trois idées :…”

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L’expérience paternelle entourant la naissance sous l’angle du discours social

Lacharité

2010

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Dans ce texte, j’aborde la question de l’expérience du père lors de la période entourant la naissance d’un enfant de manière à introduire les quatre articles faisant partie de ce dossier. Dans un premier temps, une mise en contexte sociohistorique est proposée. Cela permettra d’abord de situer les préoccupations actuelles à propos des pères, de l’identité paternelle et de l’engagement paternel et ensuite de montrer que ces préoccupations sont directement liées aux transformations récentes de la famille et des identités au sein des sociétés occidentales. Dans un deuxième temps, l’idée que les pères, tout autant que les mères, vivent une expérience personnelle lors de la période entourant la naissance de leur enfant sera présentée de façon à mettre en relief ses origines (d’où vient cette idée que les pères ont une expérience de cette transition à la paternité?) ainsi que la forme de discours social qui y est rattaché (comment parle-t-on de cette expérience paternelle?) en particulier à l’intérieur des contextes professionnels et institutionnels qui servent à procurer des soins et des services périnataux. Le texte se termine par une brève description du contenu des quatre articles.In this text I address the question of the paternal experience during the period surrounding the birth of a child, as a means of introducing the four articles dealing with this subject. We begin with a sociohistorical contextualization that allows us to first situate current concerns involving fathers, paternal identity and paternal commitment, and subsequently demonstrates how these concerns are directly linked with contemporary transformations affecting families and identities in western society. We then look at the origins of the idea that during the period surrounding the birth of their child, fathers, just like mothers, go through a personal experience, (where does the idea come from that fathers experience such a transition?) and examine the form of social discourse that accompanies it (how is this paternal experience put into words?) more especially in those professional and institutional contexts that are there to provide perinatal care and services. The text concludes with a brief description of the content of the four articles

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Fathers’ Perceptions of the Immediate Postpartal Period

Cited by 103 publications

References 33 publications

Postnatal Sense of Security, Anxiety and Risk for Postnatal Depression

Postnatal Sense of Security, Anxiety and Risk for Postnatal Depression

Fathers' Lived Experiences of Getting to Know Their Baby While Acting as Primary Caregivers Immediately Following Birth

L’expérience paternelle entourant la naissance sous l’angle du discours social

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