Dads Together: The First Step

Becoming a dad is an incredibly rewarding yet challenging role change that many face without the support they truly need. Many fathers have concerns or challenges with the transition to fatherhood, experiencing a change in partner relationships, confusion over their role as a father and partner and simpmy feeling forgotten about.

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​A recent study by Swansea University found that 8-13% of fathers experience depression during pregnancy and early parenthood.  The study also shows that, in Wales, 7 times as many dads have died by suicide as mums during the 1001 critical days, with 2 to 3 babies using their fathers to suicide every week across the UK.

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​Currently, dads simply aren't supported. They are excluded from specialist perinatal mental health services (only available to mums), and they are not prioritised or seen as equal to their counterparts. 

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We want to give dads the best possible start to fatherhood, supporting and empowering them in those critical first 1001 days.

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We’ve developed a support programme designed by dads, for dads to help new and expectant fathers (with children up to 18 months old) make a smoother, more confident transition into fatherhood.