Father on childbirth

Czech version

Authors: Tomáš Fait; Eva Smejkalová
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. Alois Martan, DrSc.
Published in: Prakt Gyn 2014; 18(1): 75-78
Category: Gynecology and Obstetrics: Review Article

Overview

The trend of childbirths concentration to delivery units is connected with better perinatal outcomes. On the other side it is connected with transport to unknown places. Woman could feel to be alone. The presence of partner on childbirth is optimal source of psychical support. It is connected with improvement of woman´s satisfaction and facilitation of delivery.

Key word:
childbirth – father – father-to-newborn attachment

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