Dad Mode: A Postpartum Guide for New & Expecting Fathers

Becoming a dad is like being handed the biggest promotion of your life with zero training, endless overtime, and the cutest boss you’ll ever meet. One moment you’re soaking up newborn snuggles, and the next you’re googling how to swaddle without losing your mind. It’s completely normal to feel stretched thin as you try to support your partner, bond with your newborn, and still take care of yourself. The truth is, dads are a vital part of the postpartum journey, not just as helpers, but as parents who need support. When dads care for their own mental health, they’re better equipped to show up for both mom and baby, creating a stronger and healthier family from the start. Postpartum might seem like a mom's world, but the truth is, dads are living it too.

Allison RollansAugust 28, 2025Postpartum Mental Heath for fathers/partners, dad and baby, partner support, postpartum depression, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum doulas, newborn, life adjustmentsComment

Postpartum Mood Disorders for Dads and Partners

Just like pregnancy can affect the whole family, postpartum mood and anxiety disorders can affect the whole family too. Here are some tips that might help you along the way. Remember that you will get through this with help and support. There is no magic cure and sometimes recovery seems slow, but things will keep improving if you stick to a plan of healthcare, support and communication.

Allison RollansJuly 28, 2022Fatherhood, Postpartum Mental Heath for fathers/partnersComment

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