Dads and Partners
This information page has been designed for dads, partners and non-birthing parents. We also hope the information provided will be helpful for anyone who is supporting someone through pregnancy and birth. We describe how pregnancy and birth may affect you and suggest ways that you can be involved. We have collated a range of information to help Dads and Partners navigating a pregnancy journey.
We use the word ‘partner’ to include:
- the partner(s), spouse or civil partner (including same-sex partners) of the mother or birthing parent
- the biological father of the child
- the co-parent(s)
- the secondary adoptive parent having a child through surrogacy.
Our language is under constant review as we understand more about our audience’s needs. If you have any suggestions regarding inclusive language/information provided on this page, please contact our Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership. We are always open to new suggestions.
DadPad
Across BSW, we use DadPad, a free resource available with practical advice and guidance for dads and non-birthing parents. Please use the QR code to access your free copy. If you would like a hard copy, alternative print or require this in a different language, please contact your health visiting or midwifery team.
Despite the name of the resource being DadPad, the resource contains helpful advice for all non-birthing parents/partners.
DadPad can be accessed anytime, anywhere!
DadPad is a free resource: you will not be required to pay for this. A cost of £12 is listed on the website, however this is a free resource to Dads and parents across BSW.
For further information about the creation of DadPad, please visit; thedadpad.co.uk
Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership/Maternity Advocacy
We are always seeking ways to improve and would love to hear any suggestions that you may have as a Father or non-birthing parent. Please follow the link below for contact details relating to our maternity and neonatal voices partnership.
If your partner has experienced an adverse outcome and you would like to speak to someone, please contact our Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocate, details can be found by clicking the link below.