They are enthusiastic and open to information when they are heading back home. It s a teachable moment. At the end of the course, graduates receive Baby s First Seabag, a small layette that includes crib sheets, blankets and baby clothes. Besides helping new dads learn about basic baby care, the Navy also offers help in adjusting to life after baby comes through its New Parent Support Team. The transition from a young couple to parents is difficult on the marriage, says Bill Coffin of the service s Family Advocacy Program.
Guys feel left out of the picture.
Moms may be more tired, they may not be as responsive sexually, she s got baby on her mind more than husband. We try to provide some education and information to people who are in that stage of life. Other agencies are also providing training that goes beyond diaper-changing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just started a program that encourages female employees who attend prenatal breast-feeding classes to bring their spouses with them. When it comes to breast-feeding, men often think, I don t have anything to do with this.