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1. The psychological impact of birth trauma on fathers: a narrative review.

Author

Ellis, Josh and Wier, Jacqueline

Subjects
*PSYCHOLOGY of fathers, *MENTAL health, *CINAHL database, *INTERVIEWING, *BIRTH injuries, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *SYSTEMATIC reviews, *MEDLINE, *THEMATIC analysis, *RESEARCH methodology, *ONLINE information services, *PERINATAL period
Abstract

Background/Aims: There is a paucity of evidence on how birth trauma can affect the mental health of fathers. This review aimed to determine the common psychological effects of witnessing traumatic events during birth for fathers. Methods: A narrative literature review of primary research and literature reviews was conducted using the British Nursing Index, CINAHL, Maternity and Infant Care, PubMed and EBSCO. A total of 6 research articles were included. Results: Data analysis generated three themes: toxic masculinity: the role of fathers in the birthing environment; unpreparedness: expectation vs reality; and relationships with partner and others. Conclusions: Traumatic events during labour and birth can have a profound impact on both mother and father. Fathers may experience poor mental health in the perinatal period, which can impact their relationship with their partner and the baby. It was noted that some healthcare professionals were more supportive than others. Effective communication is essential to quality care provision, which should help to manage poor paternal mental health in the perinatal period. Implications for practice: Services are needed to identify and address poor mental health in the perinatal period for both mothers and fathers. Antenatal education should include information about all potential outcomes during labour and birth. More healthcare professionals are needed with expertise in mental health, including the ability to assess and refer to specialist services where necessary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2025
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2. You cope by breaking down in private: fathers and PTSD following childbirth

Author

Gillian White

Subjects
Birth trauma, Phenomenon, Maternity and Midwifery, medicine, Childbirth, Descriptive phenomenology, Spectator sport, medicine.disease, Psychology, Witness, Traumatic birth, Developmental psychology
Abstract

Literature on birth trauma has focused on women's experiences and the evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth. For some fathers witnessing a traumatic birth involving their partner and/or baby, symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder may also be apparent. In this New Zealand study descriptive phenomenology was used to explore the phenomenon of post-traumatic stress following childbirth as twenty-one fathers narrated their experiences of witnessing a traumatic birth. Four themes encapsulated their experiences: it's not a spectator sport; it's about being included; it's sexual scarring; it's toughing it out. These results demonstrate that some men are left with a negative emotional experience that has serious consequences for their relationships and families. Midwives should be aware that many men have ambiguous expectations about being at the birth. If fathers are witness to a traumatic birth, as they perceive it, they need resolution.

Published
2007
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3. Premature babies: the CESDI report

Author

Jean Robinson

Subjects
'Happy' face, medicine.medical_specialty, business.industry, Maternity and Midwifery, medicine, book.written_work, Psychiatry, business, book, Developmental psychology, Traumatic birth
Abstract

Somewhere out there is a little boy who thinks he is a week younger than he actually is. His mother told me she could not put on a happy face, produce presents, or have a cheerful party on the anniversaries she dreaded — reminders of his traumatic birth. His life as her son began a week later, the day she took him home, and away from the staff who, she felt, had taken him over. From then on, she said, he was ‘mine’, and that is the day they celebrate.

Published
2003
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