Bridging the Research Gap

Through collaboration with our research and medical partners, Early Engagement advances research into paternal perinatal mental health and father-focused interventions, with the goal of understanding the benefits of father perinatal preparation on pregnancy health, the marital bond, and the child’s longterm well-being.

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Resident Fathers' Positive Engagement, Family Poverty, and Change in Child Behavior Problems: Fathers' Engagement and Child Behavior Problems
Resident Fathers' Positive Engagement, Family Poverty, and Change in Child Behavior Problems: Fathers' Engagement and Child Behavior Problems
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Mental health and wellbeing during the transition to fatherhood
Mental health and wellbeing during the transition to fatherhood

Three main factors that affect first time fathers’ mental health and wellbeing during their transition to fatherhood were identified: the formation of the fatherhood identity, competing challenges of the new fatherhood role and negative feelings and fears relating to it.

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White Paper: Father Focused Prenatal Education Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies and Mothers </span>
White Paper: Father Focused Prenatal Education Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies and Mothers

Examines the profound importance of antenatal paternal education, highlighting its substantial benefits for fathers, mothers, and children alike.

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Is Father Parenting the Key to STEM Success?

Watch Ben Swett’s full presentation at ECSTEM 2025 in Santa Monica, California.