This module will help you understand:

• The way fathers’ roles during pregnancy and birth have changed over time.
• How public policy shapes the relationship between maternity services and fathers.
• The benefits to women, infants and society of engaged and active fathers.
• The barriers that prevent some fathers from playing a greater role.
• How maternity services and practitioners can encourage the involvement of fathers during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.

This module contains 2 short videos and one 9 minutes long.