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This title provides invaluable support for practitioners promoting involvement of fathers during childbirth and early parenthood. Filling a huge gap in the market, this book focuses directly on assisting midwives and neonatal nurses to consider the effects of their practice on men's fatherhood experiences. It also ensures that other practitioners meet their professional responsibilities for providing family-centred care. Bringing together a number of interrelated perspectives, this text comprehensively covers all aspects of fatherhood. It presents a detailed yet accessible overview of relevant research, plus key point summaries, case histories and reflective questions, making it highly practical.

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9781856424301

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an interesting and informative read - it gives a good overview of research on fathers' involvement in maternity care Jenny Barrett, antenatal teacher. This book is a timely addition to parenting literature at, and around, the time of birth Liz Cratham, Neonatal Lecturer, University of Sheffield. The book offers practical guidance on how midwives, neonatal nurses and other health professionals can help to support fathers in their new role Cathy Taylr, Health Visiting Lecturer, Swansea University.

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Dr. Merryl Harvey is a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University, and also works at Imperial College London as a research nurse to the ePrime study. From 2004-2007 Merryl held the BLISS Neonatal Nurse Research Fellow post at the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit based at the University of Oxford, and she is currently a member of the MIDIRS Midwifery Digest editorial board. Dr. Kevin Hugill is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston. Kevin has worked in a number of neonatal units and higher education institutions in a variety of clinical, managerial, educational and combined roles.

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