As babies don’t come with a set of instructions, they told us they wanted important information on how to care for their baby and what to expect as a first-time dad. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. DadPad is designed to reduce anxiety in a number of ways, for example, by helping dads gain confidence by getting involved with their baby’s care, as well as learning how to create a strong bond and build stronger family relationships. Although we hope that this DadPad will help you and your family with some of the questions and problems that may arise over the coming weeks, always remember that, if you're unsure about anything to do with your baby’s health, you should contact your midwife, health visitor or GP.

There are also details of local support groups for new dads and sources of help available in Kent and Medway. it provides information and support to new dads as they adjust to their role and provides guidance on how they can get the most out of this new experience.You can give your feedback at any time, but ideally we’d like to hear from you from 3-4 months after the birth of your baby. By building confidence, helping dads engage with their baby’s development and be a supportive co-parent the DadPad can help children and families across the city.

Building a strong attachment enables dads to better enjoy their new role and contributes towards positive long-term social, health and educational outcomes for their babies. The DadPad gives support to new fathers who can often feel left out and unable to help when they’re needed most, and this can put a strain on both parents. We listened to what dads, their partners and professionals asked for and combined it all in this new ‘DadPad’. Functional Cookies are enabled by default at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings and ensure site works and delivers best experience.

The DadPad was created by listening to what dads, their partners and professionals asked for in relation to preparing for fatherhood, what to expect and how to care for their baby. The DadPad app is a useful resource before baby arrives and after baby is born, and is designed to be used as a quick, on-the-go reference tool, allowing new dads to enjoy their babies and feel more confident about fatherhood. In Dorset we have a specialist service, run through the NHS, to help people with mental health issues around conception, pregnancy and childbirth.

Having chosen to invest in including and engaging with dads-to-be, and wanting to encourage new dads to get involved and come forward with questions and issues they have throughout their partner’s pregnancy and beyond, the DadPad App is free to you. Having this information can bring many benefits, including helping to improve the mental health of new dads and their partners across the city during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child. We strongly recommend taking appropriate action to ensure your safety when engaging with any of the organisations, groups, events or services listed. The DadPad app is an easy-to-use, freely downloadable resource for new dads and dads-to-be in the Derbyshire area, packed with relevant information, as well as details on local support groups and service providers.The DadPad is best utilised as early as possible during pregnancy, around birth and beyond, and provides guidance for babies and children up to the age of two. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for the writing, publishing and updating of the content on this page. Developed with the NHS, DadPad gives new dads and dads-to-be the knowledge and skills needed to gain confidence and give their baby the best start in life.

We are delighted to be able to launch this resource for dads and dads-to-be across the Lancashire and South Cumbria area. Written by health professionals, DadPad is already up and running in other areas of the UK, and each area has content edited and amended to be bespoke to local needs, including details of nearby support groups and services. This will help us to ensure it’s a helpful resource, inform any changes and keep it up-to-date with what's important to local dads.There are also details of local support groups for new dads and sources of help available in Solihull. Your local maternity services have partnered up with DadPad to provide free access to the tailored app for Dads in Kent and Medway.