A new study has revealed some surprising results, giving a true insight to the minds and habits of new dads and dads-to-be.
Of the 2000 surveyed, 28% of dads-to-be felt they were not ready to be a father during the pregnancy. Troy Jones, comedian, dad and creator of BEING DAD, believes the results from the survey provide a real eye opener, “Our research found that 5% of new dads suffer from depression after the birth, this alone shows just how important it is to give more support to first time dads. There are many different support systems in place for the women, but the men appear to be largely left out of the process once pregnant! Perhaps this goes some way to explain why 11% of marriages breakdown within one year of birth?”
The nine month countdown It appears that it’s not just mum-to-be eating for two, a whopping 34% of men put on more weight than their partner during pregnancy!
62% confessed to growing a moustache or beard during the nine months
Shockingly, 12% wondered if the baby was really theirs
After the birth 37% admitted feeling an overwhelming relief after the birth
58% said they felt worse off financially
60% of partners did not have sex for at least four months after birth, with 60% saying that their relationship was more about the baby
An encouraging 54% felt they were better dads than their own
More time with mum and baby; 80% of new dads see their mates less than before the
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Number 1 advice for new dads is “never tell your wife your are tired”
December 2009 | 
Pregnancy Symptoms in Men
