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Dads

 

Hereford mums is for mums, dads, grandparents, childcarers - anyone taking care of children - it is certainly not just for mums! 

 

Historically, almost all resources for parents have been directed at mothers when father's are equally important in raising a child.

 

Thankfully, this is beginning to change and this page offers some help, support & useful links for dads in Hereford

 

 

Not just for mums

Dads page

Grandparents page

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Local Contacts, Social & Networking

 
 
As working patterns & lifestyles change, dads are beginning to be able to spend more time with their children during the day and have the right to the facilities and networks in Hereford enjoyed by mums.  Here is a selection of what's available:
 
For you and your child
 
 
Great places to go if you child is a pre-schooler.  The Busy Bees toddler group in North Hereford is particularly well attended by dads.  See also our Places To Go, What's On & Activities pages
 
 
The centre holds a monthly Saturday dad's session
 

Find a friend

 

Our message board is a great place to meet other dads with kids

 

For you

 

NCT Events

 

The local branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) hold regular social events for dads in Hereford

 

Clubs & Classes

 

If you are new to Hereford - the clubs & classes on offer are a good way to meet new people.  There is everything from football clubs to astronomical societies to gyms like Sixth Sense who hold men only fitness classes 

 

 

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Dads & Breastfeeding

 
 

Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby and research has shown that dad's support is vital in helping their partners aquire what can be a tricky skill to master.  The NCT have produced a guide specifically for dads to help them do this:

 

www.nct.org.uk/info-centre/publications/view/59

 

For more information about breastfeeding, view the breastfeeding page

 
 

Dads & Postnatal Depression

 
 

Postnatal depression can be a viscious illness that can affect anyone at anytime - dads as well as mums. 

 

Post Partum Dads is an American site offering stories from and resources for dads affected by the illness

 

For more information about PND, view the Postnatal Depression page

 

 

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Useful Links & E-Groups

 
 
There are some parenting sites and e-groups aimed specifically at men. If you come across any others, please contact us and we'll add them to the list:
 
For Dads
 
No-nonesense information, entertainment and advice for dads, as well as a confidential helpdesk service
 
An online community where you can share ideas, find information and talk about the issues of being a dad
 
Aims to cover parenting from a father's point of view.  Categories include babies and children, work, money and health
 
Set up by 2 dads who realised that there was a real lack of quality information for dads and dads-to-be online 
 
 
 
Created by dads for dads, providing usefull information and tips to future fathers and new dads
 
A site created by a single dad - it is intended to be a resource for all dads, but with a special emphasis on helping the single and or non-resident fathers who have contact with their children 
 
FQ, the first in a new genre of men’s magazine, developed entirely for family-oriented men who’ve grown up and subsequently grown out of the stable of lads mags on offer today.
 

NCT E-Dads

An NCT E-group and forum for dads

 
 
For Home Dads
 
 
A great community & resource site for stay at home dads - includes a forum
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

Rights & Support

 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic Violence
 
www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Advice & support for men in abusive relationships

Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Lines are open Mon, Tue & Wed  10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm


www.respect.uk.net
Respect Phoneline 0845 122 8609 for people who are abusive to their partners and want to stop

www.amen.ie
 
An Irish voluntary group which provides a confidential helpline
(+353 046 9023718) information & support for male victims of domestic abuse & their children
 
 
See also our Help & Support pages
 
 

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