Preparing Fathers for Parenthood: A Prenatal Program Supports Dads, Moms and Babies

Father-inclusive prenatal care is reshaping maternal and infant health outcomes. In this conversation, Wrenetha Julion, Ph.D., R.N. of Rush University Medical Center, and Paul Florsheim, Ph.D. of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, discuss the collaborative Preparing for Parenthood program, success stories on how to engage fathers early in the pregnancy journey, and what supporting dads means for stronger and healthier families.