DadCare: Wholistic Management Of Pregnancy

The Provider Guide and Workbook for Bringing Fathers into Pregnancy

By: Edward Stephens

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

What happens to Dads before, during and after pregnancy? Does greater inclusion of the father's thoughts, beliefs and feelings lead to better outcomes? This workbook isn't just for Dads...it's for the health of the entire family, and meant to used by the family.

Pregnancy is not a mother-only journey. Wholistic Management of Pregnancy introduces DadCare, the first clinical framework that brings fathers fully into prenatal and postpartum care. By using the Father’s Before and After Birth Questionnaire, healthcare providers can identify hidden stress, prevent paternal postpartum depression, strengthen partner relationships, and support healthier outcomes for mother and baby alike. This guide frames pregnancy as a mother–father–child unit—and gives professionals the tools to build stronger families from the start.

DadCare and Stephens’ Wholistic Management model represent a pioneering shift toward family-centered prenatal care. It’s a progressive, evidence-aligned, and empathetic framework that acknowledges the mental and emotional ecosystem around pregnancy —not just the biology. However, its success depends on systemic buy-in, provider training, and sensitivity to diverse family models. If implemented carefully, it could mark a transformative evolution in obstetrics — from “maternal care” to “parental care.”