Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, but for many families, the role of a dad starts long before a baby is born.
Studies show that women with supportive, involved partners are more likely to receive early prenatal care and attend regular medical appointments. Research has linked father involvement during pregnancy to lower rates of maternal stress and depression, both during pregnancy and after birth.
Babies born to mothers with involved fathers are more likely to be born at a healthy birth weight, be carried to full term, and receive regular pediatric care after birth.
A local organization is working to increase fathers’ involvement during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
Dr. Waymond Hayes from Mentoring Empowering New Fathers and Sean Lyte, a board member, joined Local 4 Live to talk more about the organization.
You can watch the full article in the video at the beginning of this article.