Fathers and non-birth parents need support too
Fathers and non-birth parents can also feel depressed, anxious or overwhelmed after a baby arrives. Their sleep and emotional health matter too.
Most important
Talk to someone
If you are struggling, talk to your own doctor. Call or text 988 if you are in crisis.
What may happen
- Exhaustion, worry, irritability or feeling disconnected.
Why
Big changes in sleep, roles and relationships affect every parent.
What varies
Support options differ. Your own primary care clinician is a good starting point.
Questions to ask
- Can I be checked for depression or anxiety?
- Where can new dads or partners get support?
Prototype draft. Not yet clinically reviewed. Your own care team's instructions come first. About this app
Sources
Summaries are drafted from these public sources. No hospital has endorsed this app.
Henry Ford Health · Detroit-area system
A Sleep Survival Guide For Exhausted New Parents(opens in a new tab)- Published
- 2024-04-23
- Checked
- 2026-10-24
- Access
- Page read in full
Applies to: Published by one health system. Procedures at your hospital may differ.
Limitations: Pair all sleep suggestions with current infant safe-sleep guidance.