The transition to parenthood for Australian heterosexual couples: expectations, experiences and the partner relationship.

Damien W RiggsAnna WorthClare Bartholomaeus

Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2018)

Findings highlight the importance of a focus in antenatal education on the psychological effects of new parenthood, and support for the couple relationship during the perinatal period.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
healthcare
mental health
preterm birth
hepatitis c virus
physical activity
intimate partner violence
hiv testing