Maternity Leave: Great Idea, but What About Dad?

Maternity Leave: Great Idea, but What About Dad?

Jun 4, 2021 | Disparities, Fatherhood

Dear Healthy Men: I just read that the United States is one of the only industrialized countries in the world without a paid maternity leave program. Where do you stand on that issue? A: We support it—and we’re glad to see that President Joe Biden and others in his...
Postpartum Depression for Dads? Yep, It’s a Thing.

Postpartum Depression for Dads? Yep, It’s a Thing.

Dec 12, 2020 | Depression, Fatherhood

Dear Healthy Men: About three months ago, I became a new dad. I was super excited during the pregnancy, but ever since we brought the baby home, I’ve been in a funk. I’m tired, irritable, short tempered, and I’m just not enjoying fatherhood. Is there something wrong...