Fatherhood Issues

There is a considerable amount of emotional adjustment needed for expectant mother and fathers-to-be however men often feel short changed when seeking therapeutic support to tackle their own mixed emotions which can catch them out at any stage. Difficulties trying to conceive, sleepless nights during their partner’s pregnancy, feelings of inadequacy about how they can be supportive during the birth are just a few of the concerns that can surface.

Paternity leave can be a shock wake-up call to the realities of early parenthood and if a father has witnessed a difficult birth he may also have emotional issues which need attention.  Add to this the panic that every father feels with the financial implications of losing an income for a year or more and the need to juggle the demands of a business life and family life and it is easy to see how emotional overwhelm can suddenly hit like a brick. Coping with a newborn who isn’t sleeping well is draining at the best of times but when you need to be bright and together for an important meeting, enough said...

The realities of becoming a parent are not to be underestimated. When two become three or more, everyone’s needs are important. Relationships need attention and can otherwise flounder without a few simple structures in place to keep them alive in those early months and years.

The Pure Therapy Programme, HypnoBirthing® Classes and Parent Coaching provide specialist therapy, structured coaching support and a very down-to-earth childbirth education class for learning key skills to facilitate your partner’s relaxation to manage the physical demands and discomfort of labour. These programmes can help you to

• Resolve sensitive emotional issues you feel over an unplanned pregnancy.
• Dissolve emotional issues tied up with needing IVF assistance.
• Clear feelings of overwhelm and create a plan to accommodate work and fatherhood.
• Learn how you can take a supportive to help with relaxation during labour and birth.
• Dissolve feelings of exclusion and bond more easily with your newborn.
• Clear mixed emotions about your relationship and intimacy as you move into fatherhood.
• Work on your work-life-balance to enjoy life and still find time for yourself.
• Dissolve any emotional trauma affecting you after your partner’s birth experience.
• Dissolve the overwhelming emotions of loss after an unsuccessful IVF cycle or miscarriage.

The case studies below demonstrate a mixture of the issues and emotional obstacles which can impact your transition to fatherhood. I hope that the experiences of fellow men may inspire you to call and find out how I can help you too.