Journal article
Men's emotional responses to their partner's pregnancy and their views on support and information received
C Forsyth, H Skouteris, EH Wertheim, SJ Paxton, J Milgrom
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | WILEY | Published : 2011
Abstract
The main aim of this study was to extend previous research of men's experiences of pregnancy; 48 Australian men and their pregnant partners took part. Most men reported feeling positive about the pregnancy, emotionally well supported and well informed. Men reported receiving more valuable information from their partner than from doctors/obstetricians, family or the internet and were accurate observers of women's depression levels. © 2010 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Grants
Awarded by Australian Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
We thank Carmela Germano and Leanne Kelly for assistance in design and data collection. An Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (DP0557181) awarded to EW, SP, HS and JM, funded the research.