Information for dads and partners

Information for dads and partners

The closer you are to your pregnant partner, the more you’ll be able to share the experience of pregnancy and birth which is why it is important for all dads and partners to be aware of what happens to a pregnant woman during her pregnancy and throughout the birth.

A happy father holds his laughing baby

Some questions you might like to ask the midwife

  • Is there room for me to stay?
  • What facilities are there for me as a partner such as bathrooms and food outlets?
  • Do I need to bring anything with me?
  • How could I help my partner during the labour and birth?

Patient information leaflets

Father holds sleeping baby on his chest

DadPad app

Dads living in Barnsley can now benefit from a new app, DadPad, that provides practical advice on how they can support themselves, their partner and their baby, giving their child the best start in life.

Further support

Source URL: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/useful-resources-for-parents/information-for-dads-and-partners

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  1. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/services/maternity/useful-resources-for-parents/information-for-dads-and-partners
  2. https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/info-for-partners-staying-overnight-on-antenatal-postnatal-ward.pdf
  3. https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/dadpad-the-essential-guide-for-new-dads-and-appy-babies/
  4. https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/what-happens/tips-for-your-birth-partner/
  5. https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/news/dadpad-the-essential-guide-for-new-dads-and-appy-babies/
  6. https://www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding/tips-for-dads-and-partners/how-can-dads-and-partners-support-breastfeeding
  7. https://liftthebaby.org.uk/