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Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders affect the whole family. Research shows that 1 in 5 mothers and 1in 10 fathers are navigating an emotional complication during the perinatal period, from pregnancy through the first year postpartum. Becoming a father is a major life transition and can bring with it a host of unfamiliar experiences and emotions, including but not limited to, the loss of identify, loss of connection with your partner, financial stress, recreational stress, social stress, and more. Whether you or your partner is struggling, please remember you are not alone and not to blame for how you are feeling. Please reach out to a loved one or a trusted provider if you or your partner needs support.
Signs and symptoms of perinatal mood or anxiety disorders for dads:
Risk factors that can contribute to an emotional complication for dads:
Signs and symptoms of perinatal mood or anxiety disorders for dads:
- increased anger
- increased use of alcohol or other substances
- frustration or irritability
- significant weight gain or loss
- impulsiveness
- loss of interest in work or hobbies
- working constantly
- fatigue
- sadness
- thoughts of suicide
Risk factors that can contribute to an emotional complication for dads:
- history of depression
- lack of social support
- traumatic birth experience
- emotional complications in your partner
Local Resources:
Healthy Gallatin Home Visiting - Father Support
Patrick Duganz and Michael Mestas help men with the unique experiences of fatherhood. Sometimes it means being an "extra set of hands" during those early days of parenting. Other times it means helping find resources and navigating systems to foster healthy, happy families. They can help dads understand their child’s development, and provide information on a wide variety of parenting and fatherhood issues. Both are trained in Circle of Security Parenting and postpartum mood disorders. Contact: Patrick or Michael /406-548-7370 / Healthy Gallatin Home Visiting
Healthy Gallatin Home Visiting - Father Support
Patrick Duganz and Michael Mestas help men with the unique experiences of fatherhood. Sometimes it means being an "extra set of hands" during those early days of parenting. Other times it means helping find resources and navigating systems to foster healthy, happy families. They can help dads understand their child’s development, and provide information on a wide variety of parenting and fatherhood issues. Both are trained in Circle of Security Parenting and postpartum mood disorders. Contact: Patrick or Michael /406-548-7370 / Healthy Gallatin Home Visiting
Resources on the web:
Postpartum Support International
First Mondays of every month — PSI hosts a free call-in forum for dads facilitated by a perinatal mood disorders expert. Call for information, support, and connection with other dads. Click HERE for more information and call-in number. To get in touch with our local Postpartum Support International Coordinator to talk about you or your partner's need for help, please call Nadine Grayl at 406-548-4675 or send an email.
Postpartum Support International
First Mondays of every month — PSI hosts a free call-in forum for dads facilitated by a perinatal mood disorders expert. Call for information, support, and connection with other dads. Click HERE for more information and call-in number. To get in touch with our local Postpartum Support International Coordinator to talk about you or your partner's need for help, please call Nadine Grayl at 406-548-4675 or send an email.
Postpartum Stress Center
Information and support for both families and professionals with topics such as "How to Help a Loved One" and "A Note to Dads," and an informative Patient Information Sheet about postpartum depression.
Information and support for both families and professionals with topics such as "How to Help a Loved One" and "A Note to Dads," and an informative Patient Information Sheet about postpartum depression.
Roots Postpartum Support Questionnaire - support is essential for parents in the postpartum period but most of us have not given much thought to what that actually looks like. The goal of this questionnaire is to help parents understand that there are many aspects involved in a successful postpartum period, and can help identify specific resources that will be needed during this time. Please look it over and fill in as you can. Share this with a trusted provider or loved one who can help you fill in where there are blanks. Want help filling it out? Give us a call 406-570-0738 and we can help.
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