published January 17th 2007
last updated January 17th 2007

Educating professionals in helping men become fathers

In Denmark special training programmes have been set up to help health care and social service professionals  assist men who are becoming fathers. Educational programmes have been run for midwifes, nurses, psychologists, psychotherapists, and social counsellors. Seminars and lectures have been held for GPs and obstetric doctors. A framework is suggested.

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published January 17th 2007
last updated January 19th 2007

Positive experiences with 2-3-hour male only sessions on fatherhood

Male only learning sessions help men prepare for the practical and emotional challenges of becoming a father. Mothers too benefit from such sessions. They encourage fathers-to-be to talk more openly with their partner about feelings and expectations, and help the couple better manage the often very trying first year of parenthood.

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published January 17th 2007
last updated January 17th 2007

German and Danish examples of father-friendly corporate policies

Despite the documented benefits, only a fraction of privately owned businesses have implemented 'family-friendly' measures. A well functioning family life has a positive or very positive influence on performance in the workplace. This article presents best practice cases from Germany and Denmark, three corporate and one municipal.

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published January 17th 2007
last updated January 17th 2007

Educating health professionals about Men and Mood disorders

Men's increased participation in pre- and postnatal activities presents an argument for educating health professionals about male mood disorders related to the transition to fatherhood. The aim is to help health professionals become more attentive to men with depressive reactions to fatherhood and help them become more proficient in interacting with these men.

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published January 17th 2007
last updated January 26th 2007

Helping employers help male employees become better fathers

by the Department of Gender Equality of Denmark

Workplace culture plays a key role in men's decision whether to take parental leave or not. Company values, the way work is organised and policies on paternal leave must be taken into consideration by employers looking to provide support for male employees in their transition to fatherhood.

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