As well as encouraging these conversations, we are signposting dads-to-be to The DadPad. This fantastic resource gives down to earth advice on navigating fatherhood both before and after the birth. The DadPad is a resource developed alongside the NHS (National Health Service) to support new fathers during the perinatal period. It is a small booklet that provides practical information and advice on topics such as caring for a newborn, supporting a partner through childbirth, and coping with the emotional changes that can occur during this time.
The DadPad is designed to be a quick and easy reference guide for new dads, with information presented in a simple and accessible format. It includes tips on feeding, bathing, changing, and soothing a baby, as well as advice on managing stress, getting enough sleep, and balancing work and family life. There is also a DadPad App, and every new father can download and use the DadPad app for FREE at www.thedadpad.co.uk/app if the NHS are using it in that area.