A Review on Fathers' Involvement in the Pregnancy and Childbirth Process

Yıl 2024, , 508 - 539, 01.07.2024

Melisa Ebeoğlu Duman

https://doi.org/10.17494/ogusbd.1474809

Öz

Father involvement is very important in the prenatal period as well as in the postnatal period. Nowadays, it is seen that fathers-to-be's desire to participate in the pregnancy period and their presence at birth are increasing. Studies in the literature have pointed out the positive effects of fathers' involvement in the pregnancy and childbirth process on children and parents by supporting the physical and psychological health of the mother. However, considering the fact that there are many factors that limit prenatal father involvement at the individual, familial, and contextual levels, there are still areas remaining to be revealed in this issue. Therefore, the current review paper aimed to present a basic framework about the effects of fathers' involvement in the pregnancy and childbirth process on children and parents and the factors affecting their participation. Focusing on prenatal fatherhood may contribute to intervention programs that will be developed especially on parenting.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Prenatal father involvement, Pregnancy, Father involvement in childbirth, Transition to parenthood, Child health

Babaların Gebelik Dönemine ve Doğum Sürecine Katılımı Üzerine Bir Derleme

Öz

Father involvement is very important in the prenatal period as well as in the postnatal period. Nowadays, it is seen that fathers-to-be's desire to participate in the pregnancy period and their presence at birth are increasing. Studies in the literature have pointed out the positive effects of fathers' involvement in the pregnancy and childbirth process on children and parents by supporting the physical and psychological health of the mother. However, considering the fact that there are many factors that limit prenatal father involvement at the individual, familial, and contextual levels, there are still areas remaining to be revealed in this issue. Therefore, the current review paper aimed to present a basic framework about the effects of fathers' involvement in the pregnancy and childbirth process on children and parents and the factors affecting their participation. Focusing on prenatal fatherhood may contribute to intervention programs that will be developed especially on parenting.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Doğum öncesi baba katılımı, Gebelik dönemi, Doğum sürecine baba katılımı, Ebeveynliğe geçiş, Çocuk sağlığı

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