ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2023
Fatherhood and high-risk pregnancy: a scoping review.
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- Fathers' involvement in pregnancy and childbirth in Africa: an integrative systematic review.Global health action · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of a family-centered empowerment intervention on role adaptation and depressive symptoms in high-risk primigravidas and their partners.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Trial
- The SAVE FGR study: Short term variation Analysis versus Visual Evaluation of cardiotocography in early-onset Fetal Growth Restriction to trigger expedited birth - study protocol for a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Trial
- Evaluati̇on of psychosoci̇al health and anxi̇ety levels of hi̇gh-ri̇sk and healthy pregnant women: a observational case-control study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Observational
- Experiences of family hope and hopelessness in the context of pregnancy and care for high-risk newborns.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2026Article
- Exploring Partners' Part in Shaping the Home Food Environment During the Transition to Fatherhood.Nutrients · 2024Article
- The lived experience of South African men having a premature baby.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2024Article
- Perceptions of fatherhood and confidence regarding neonatal care among fathers of high-risk neonates in South Korea: a descriptive study.Child health nursing research · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe 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.
methodNine databases were reviewed using the EBSCOHost metadatabase: Academic Search Complete; APA PsychArticles; CINAHL Plus with full-text; Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition; MasterFILE Premier; MasterFILE Reference eBook Collection; MEDLINE; SocINDEX with full-text; and eBook Collection. Data was extracted according to the following headings: Authors (including the year of publication); aim of the study; research context; research design; sample characteristics; and key findings.
resultsFifteen studies were included in this review. A narrative synthesis was applied within which 4 key themes emerged from the data: (1) The father versus the healthcare professional and the hospital environment; (2) The impact of high-risk pregnancies on fathers; (3) Redefining the role of 'father' after experiencing high-risk pregnancy and (4) Focus on fathers: Recommendations for support during high-risk pregnancies.
conclusionThe findings of this study highlights the importance of the inclusion of men and fathers in supporting both his partner and (un)born child. The findings further illustrated the long-lasting impact of trauma felt by men which constrained his ability to support his family. A family-centred approach is needed to further support the family and the impact of a high-risk pregnancy on all members within the family unit.
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