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