Nonbirthing Caregivers

We are exploring the experiences of nonbirthing caregivers, including fathers, adoptive parents, and LGBTQ+ caregivers to examine how the current system fails to recognize their needs.

RESEARCH STUDY

The Hidden Half: Understanding Non-Birthing Parents' Experiences with Mental Health

In collaboration with All Parents Welcome, Northwestern University, and New York University, this study explores the mental health needs of fathers and non-birthing parents during the perinatal period, shedding light on their experiences, challenges, and support gaps.

PRESS

Men Suffer From Post Partum Depression Too. Featured on NPR WNYC

Nested's cofounder, Dr. Erin O'Connor, was interviewed by WNYC to talk about our study of PMADs among both birthing and nonbirthing caregivers.

BLOG

Fathers Suffer, Too: The Reality of Perinatal Mental Health

“I would bet all the money in the world that he had postpartum anxiety, and nobody told him that he was at risk for developing it. Nobody ever expressed to him that fathers get it, too. Nobody ever even did a screening on him.”