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Why Involved Dads are Good for Moms

 

Mothers reap a host of benefits when fathers are involved during pregnancy and in raising their children.

  • More likely to receive prenatal care

  • Less likely to smoke during pregnancy

  • Healthier births

  • Lower risk of post-partum stress

  • Lower risk of post-partum depression

  • Lower parenting stress

  • More leisure time

  • Higher marital satisfaction

Source

National Fatherhood Initiative© 2024. Father Facts: Ninth Edition. Germantown, MD: National Fatherhood Initiative©.

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