[Fathers' presence at deliveries in Denmark.]
Sante Mentale Au Quebec
|February 7, 2008
Summary
Fathers increasingly want to attend deliveries for personal reasons and find it beneficial. However, hospital routines and midwife communication need improvement to fully welcome them.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of the family
- Maternal and child health
- Healthcare delivery systems
Context:
- Sub-study within the Fathers' Relation to Their Infants research program.
- Focus on father presence and engagement during childbirth in Denmark.
- Analysis of participation rates and reasons for non-participation.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence and motivations of fathers attending deliveries.
- To assess fathers' experiences and satisfaction with delivery presence and prophylactic consultations.
- To identify areas for improvement in hospital routines and midwife interactions.
Summary:
- High father presence (88.1%) at deliveries, with motivations including personal desire and partner support.
- Overwhelmingly positive post-delivery feedback (98% happy to have attended).
- High participation (87.5%) in prophylactic consultations, perceived as beneficial, yet with noted shortcomings in direct invitation and address by midwives.
Impact:
- Highlights the evolving role of fathers in childbirth and family-centered care.
- Identifies a gap between fathers' desire for involvement and current healthcare practices.
- Recommends adjustments to hospital routines and communication strategies to better support paternal engagement.
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