Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
7524840 Midwifery 2016 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
witnessing a complicated or unexpected adverse birth experience can be distressing for men and some may report symptoms of birth trauma. Being informed by and receiving support from midwives and other health professionals appears to help mitigate the negative impact of birth complications. Effective support may help address men׳s confusion about their role, however genuinely including men as recipients of care or service in pregnancy, labour and birth raises important questions about whether the father is also a recipient of maternity care and if the transition to fatherhood is itself becoming a medical event?
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