11 things NOT to say to a woman in labour
“Be quiet” “It can’t be that bad” “Mind if I nip home to feed the dogs?” There are a few obvious things you shouldn’t say to a labouring woman (see above) but all women and circumstances are different...
View ArticleMum! Just let Dad do it!
More mums should just let dad do it! Mothers frequently complain to me that their partners – the fathers of their children – are not as involved as much as they would like. Some of the more common...
View ArticleHow to be an active father
I was genuinely surprised by what it meant to become a father. My “arrival” into this lofty status was etched on the reassuring words of other dads – statements like ‘You’ll be right mate’ or ‘It’s the...
View Article6 awesome tips for dads from BH founder Brad
We at the Bub Hub are making a concerted effort to match the large amount of resources we provide for parents and mums with specific stuff for the dads as well; from support from other dads in the...
View Article7 ways to be a good dad
Parenting is not a job most people take lightly. Fathers sometimes do it extra tough, as they are not always as available to their children as they would like to be. But, it can’t be forgotten that...
View ArticleA celebration of fatherhood – with a twist
Autism doesn’t announce itself in the delivery room. You can’t detect it from a blood test or any type of pre-natal screening. In fact, children with autism are typically born as healthy, bouncing...
View ArticlePerinatal depression and anxiety in men – symptoms and treatment
Did you know that 1 in 20 men experience antenatal depression–depression during their partner’s pregnancy [1]–and 1 in 10 men experience postnatal depression, which occurs after the birth of a baby?...
View Article7 things new dads need to emotionally prepare for parenthood
Being prepared for the emotional changes that having a new baby brings is just as important as having the nursery ready, pram purchased and baby announcement sent to family. Experiencing anxiety and...
View Article3 ways new dads can stay healthy and avoid PNDA
As the celebrations of Father’s Day are over for another year, it might be timely to check in to see how your partner or friends who have recently welcomed a baby are going. Postnatal depression...
View ArticleHow to spot perinatal anxiety or depression in expecting and new dads
With Father’s Day just around the corner, it’s important to remember that men can also develop anxiety or depression (or both) in their journey to becoming a parent. Up to one in ten dads will...
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