Childbirth Can Be Traumatic For Fathers Research Shows

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Research suggests that 12 percent of dad's are showing signs of post traumatic stress.

We're being asked to spare a thought for new fathers who are traumatised by childbirth. 

Research suggests that 12 percent of dad's are showing signs of post traumatic stress up to 72 hours after their partner has given birth. 

Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly, says we sometimes underestimate how childbirth impacts men emotionally:

  

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