“Mothers can establish a physical and emotional connection with the baby with the onset of pregnancy. Fathers, on the other hand, begin to experience this process from birth. The presence of an emotional and physical bond with the father develops the sense of trust and the development of a safe personality begins,” said İmren, and offers the following suggestions to fathers:
– Spend enough time for the baby and your partner,
– Share the responsibilities of baby care and the new era with your spouse,
– Do not interpret the mother’s reluctance due to postpartum hormones, physical and emotional fatigue as not wanting you to join her, remember that this is specific to the period,
– Try to understand the feelings of the mother who feels uncomfortable with her body due to the physical changes and does not find herself attractive enough,
– Be careful not to let your role as a husband get in the way of your role as a father,
– Make plans and surprises to spend special times with your spouse,
– Try to use this difficult period as a period that will strengthen you and your relationship,
– Share your emotional, vital and financial difficulties openly with your spouse,
– Do not hesitate to seek professional support with your spouse when you have difficulty coping.
– Remember that your attitudes and behaviors will be a model for your child and are of great importance in helping him/her become a happy and self-confident individual.