Getting one’s bearings: a grounded theory study of fathers’ sense of security while attending the birth of their child

Abstract Background During the transition to parenthood, fathers face psychosocial changes that are accompanied by uncertainty and insecurity. Feelings of insecurity may affect fathers’ experiences of pregnancy and childbirth, adjustment to the paternal role, and bonding with their child. There is a...

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Main Authors: Therese Werner-Bierwisch, Sabine Metzing, Eva Kristina Persson, Claudia Hellmers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07969-3
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