Unique targeted support for expectant and new dads Author of The Expectant Dads Handbook, LAUNCHED https://xitter.cf/t.co/U4LrWuP2hL 2016 #sbs winner 2012

Joined October 2010
National Childbirth Trust are ready for International Fathers Mental Day. Please get involve to voice why both parents supported have better outcomes for the whole family. nctmatters.org.uk/news/get-r… @DrAndyMayers @PostpartumHelp @FathersNetScot @PNDandMe
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Today I will be using Ex Everton and Welsh Goalkeeper @NevilleSouthall twitter account on #dadsmhday today at 5-6 sharing awareness and education about Fathers Mental Health. Follow and join is today at 5pm. @DrAndyMayers
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We need to do more to tackle #perinatal #mentalhealth problems. Join me in my campaigns or help out with research projects buff.ly/2EvatMX @MMHAlliance @first1001days @PMHPUK @MindCharity @DorsetMind @DorsetHealth @MarkWilliamsFMH @paulsutcliffewe @thedadnetworkuk
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Great being on @bbc5live with @MarkWilliamsFMH discussing PND in dads and mental health. We need to keep conversation going, better support for dads mean better support for families
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SEPARATED DADS: CAN I BE AT THE BIRTH OF OUR BABY? "The reality is that the person who makes the ultimate decision on who can be with her during birth – in any circumstances – is the pregnant woman [...] as medically she is classed at the ‘patient’": goo.gl/eJXw5f #dad
WHAT TO DO IF CONCERNED ABOUT THE WELLBEING OF YOUR CHILD WHILE IN THE CARE OF THE OTHER PARENT If you are concerned at any point for your children’s wellbeing, do remember that there are steps you can take: goo.gl/bcptvX #separation #parenting #dad
EMOTIONS AND MALE GENDER STEREOTYPES “There is a ‘traditional’ view that a man’s role is to be ‘strong,’ and an assumption that this, therefore, means either not having any feelings or not expressing them.” Article: goo.gl/RjHd2J #Masculinity #GenderStereotypes
ADDITIONAL NEEDS PARENTING: UNPREDICTABLE, IMPACTFUL, INSPIRATIONAL “…we are learning patience, deepening even further in our compassion and love, seeing into his world ever more clearly, and helping him to trust us even more” Article: goo.gl/G7FBnU #autism #dad
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Get kids prepared for the online world with our #DigitalResilience parent guide for 6 - 10-year-olds buff.ly/2DjKzfm #onlinesafety
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Years ago as an IMHA I came across mums in their 60s/70s undiagnosed #PND #PTSD in secure units.Why we should be screening dads (5mins talk)
HELP, looking for recommendations for good wifi hub with good easy to use parental controls. Limiting times and websites by user Thank you
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Apologies for quiet, this little one has been distracting me :-) now 3 weeks old
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yes. Need to also ensure that dads are not made to feel like a spare part at antenatal visits
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Replying to @DaddyNatal
Sitting in delivery room & all going well. What's more, we actually feel as though we understand what is going on & we're even enjoying it!
#MensHealthWeek Remember we making awareness for future generations "Lets get fathers talking". Pls RT #Intfathersmhday
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It was my Birthday Yesterday and look at the present I got :-) welcome Iris Seren
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join in plenty of articles and podcasts to watch. Including one by yours truly :-)