Happy Father’s Day!
While the importance of mothers in the pregnancy and childbirth process obviously cannot be overstated, neither can the importance of fathers! Dads play a vital role in supporting moms, looking after their needs when their hormones are raging and confusing, and sharing childcare responsibilities when the baby arrives.According to The Fatherhood Project, “Early positive father involvement leads to greater academic success…better self esteem, lower levels of depression, [and] reduced contact with [the] juvenile justice system.” We talk so much about moms, but it is important that we don’t forget how instrumental dads are in the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and childrearing.We are thankful for all biological, adoptive, and foster dads, as well as father figures. Your job is more important than you know!