Positive Health Outcomes of Fathers' Involvment in Pregnancy and Childbirth Paternal Support: A Scope Study Literature Review

This study reviewed the literature concerning the involvement by European in pregnancy and childbirth and examined how this is related to health ; for the men themselves, their partners, and their children. The study reflects on the literature in relation to other existing research on men, , and fatherhood. The literature review support the idea that the ’s involvement during pregnancy and delivery can positively influence outcomes for the man, his partner, and their children. However, little is offered to the majority of men regarding parenting. It is therefore crucial the maternal and child healthcare services to develop new ways of out to men. In order to develop new knowledge earlier research to be complemented with a multidisciplinary approach where the existing material, on social science regarding men, masculinities, and fatherhood also taken into consideration.