WHAT MEN SAY ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND PARENTHOOD

Authors
CHALMERS B MEYER D
Citation
B. Chalmers et D. Meyer, WHAT MEN SAY ABOUT PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND PARENTHOOD, Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology, 17(1), 1996, pp. 47-52
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry,Psychiatry,"Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology → ACNP
ISSN journal
0167482X
Volume
17
Issue
1
Year of publication
1996
Pages
47 - 52
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-482X(1996)17:1<47:WMSAPB>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Fathers' experiences during their transition to parenthood have been l ess well documented than those of mothers. This study explored the per ceptions of three groups of fathers: fathers were asked to complete a questionnaire revering their experiences during their partner's pregna ncy, during antenatal preparation programs or during birth. Fathers in all three groups were asked to respond to a follow-up questionnaire a bout parenthood. Their views are reported.