The main worries of dads-to-be are very practical,’ says Chris Stein, business development manager for men’s charity Future Men. ‘About 80 per cent of the time, they want to know where they park when they get to the hospital. That’s their main concern.’
But with up to 40 per cent of fathers reporting concerns about their mental health during the perinatal period, and one in ten believed to be suffering from depression, Future Men wants to help expectant fathers to also manage the emotional elements of becoming a dad.
The charity’s day-long Future Dads course aims to cover a range of topics for expectant fathers, including:
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