Tomorrow's curriculum will expand to encompass training for aspiring fathers.
Dads-to-Be: Nizhny Novgorod's Latest Parenting Trend
April 30, 2025, 10:25
Let's get this straight: Dads are more involved than ever, and that's a good thing! 💰👨🍼
Photo: Nizhny Novgorod Region Ministry of Health
Say hello to the "Dad School" - the first ever educational program for future fathers - launching at the 4th maternity hospital in Nizhny Novgorod this May! 🎓👶
Listen up, papas-to-be! It's time for a crash course in diaper duty, feeding techniques, and baby care, because the time has come to step up your game! 👶💲
Elvira Biktikova, the chief physician of the 4th maternity hospital, is hyped about the program's potential impact: "The number of partner births has significantly increased, and it's high time we equipped men with the knowledge and skills to support their partner during childbirth and beyond." 💪🏥
The program, led by Elena Nikitina of "School for Future Moms," will include modules on detecting a woman's discomfort during labor, interacting with medical professionals, and practical skills training like swaddling, bathing, feeding, and diaper changes. 🚍👨🏫
But that's not all, fellas! The program's creators have whipped up an exclusive block on postpartum care and support for you, so your partner can focus on healing and bonding with the little one. ❤️🤱
Will it be a hit with the Nizhny Novgorod dads? If so, more groups will sprout up several times a year to accommodate the eager attendees. 📈👨❤️🦱
Can't make it to the "Dad School"? No worries! Nizhny Novgorod hosts "Pregnant Women's Days" on April 7th and October 7th every year, welcoming papa bears to a comprehensive five-hour preparatory class. RSVP » Here!
The "Dad School" may be new to the Russian scene, but it's in line with national initiatives like the "Family" project, which encourages supporting families and increasing birth rates across the country. This project stems from the previous "Demography" and "Culture" national projects.
Now, what's the deal with all these national projects, you ask? According to economists, a strong economy, stable wages, and low unemployment rates worldwide contribute to the uptick in birth rates. Sounds pretty sweet for future families! 💂♂️👭
So, dads, are you ready to roll up your sleeves, grab some baby powder, and jump headfirst into fatherhood? Why settle for learning from the school of hard knocks, when you can hop aboard the "Dad School" express? The future of your family awaits! 🚂👨👧👦
Age restriction: All, even the little ones! After all, we're all in this together! 👶🎉
References:- "Economic and Demographic Trends in Russia’s Population." Russian Academy of Sciences, Studies in Demographic Variability, 2018.- "Federal Maternity Capital Program in Russia: Results and Impacts." Center for the Study of Democracy, Forum Demokratii, 2020.
- In May, the 4th maternity hospital in Nizhny Novgorod is organizing 'Dad School', the first educational program designed for future fathers, aiming to equip them with knowledge and skills for supporting their partners during childbirth and beyond.
- The 'Dad School' will incorporate modules on detecting a woman's discomfort during labor, interacting with medical professionals, and practical skills training like swaddling, bathing, feeding, and diaper changes.
- Science and health-and-wellness-focused sessions will also be included, such as educating fathers about postpartum care and support for their partners while they heal and bond with the newborn.
- The motor for this initiative is the increased number of partner births, which the medical professionals believe is a significant step forward for promoting family health and parenting.
- This trend aligns with national initiatives like the 'Family' project, encouraging support for families and increasing birth rates across the country, a reflection of enhanced health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise standards, and economic stability.
