Monthly Archives: June 2013

Great piece about advise new parents get from others – many thanks to Meriel for sharing

BBC News – 10 types of irritating advice for parents.

Really interesting piece about dads and hormonal changes – I know there is some research going on into this in the UK now which I hope to be able to share with you soon.

This is your brain on fatherhood: Dads experience hormonal changes too, research shows – Cosmic Log.

This is a really moving but useful piece – many thanks to Nicola for posting on the timeline.

Mike Spohr: What I Know About Fatherhood After Losing A Child.

With Father’s Day tomorrow I am delighted to announce a new venture for Mantenatal – starting in October I will be offering Mantenatal as a one-off three hour workshop on a Saturday morning. All the details are on the website www.mantenatal.com A very happy Father’s Day to all expectant dads.

Interesting article about new dads and depression

New dads can also suffer from postpartum depression.

Another link in the run up to Father’s Day – one dad shares his experiences of being at the birth of his children

David’s tips: Being a birth partner – YouTube.

In the run up to Father’s Day this Sunday the NCT are highlighting articles on their website site specifically for dads – this is the first one

You’re going to be a dad | NCT.

Interesting piece looking at the possible reasons why parents might choose certain names for their children

Parents’ choice of name for their child influenced by evolution.

Really useful summary of new dads entitlements to paternity leave on the NCT website.

Paternity leave | NCT.