Fatherhood and high‑risk pregnancy: A scoping review

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2023

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Springer

Abstract

The experience of expectant parenthood is commensurate of relative angst and nervousness albeit one of overall excitement and joy. However, when the pregnancy is regarded as high-risk, this experience changes dramatically for both parents. While literature on high-risk pregnancies is gaining traction, the focus is predominantly on the mother’s experiences and therefore, a paucity exists in exploring the father’s experiences of a high-risk pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the current extent of literature focusing on father’s experiences of a high-risk pregnancy using a scoping review methodology.

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Pregnancy, Masculinity, Health professionals, Men, Mental health

Citation

Jackson, K. et al. (2023). Fatherhood and high‑risk pregnancy: A scoping review. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 23, 168. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05422-x