Publication Name	World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Manuscript ID	65595
Country	Australia

Category	Psychology
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Mental fitness during transition to fatherhood
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Marjan Khajehei, Julie Ann Swain, Elmira Behroozpour, Negar Hajizadeh and Ali Parvaneh
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Marjan Khajehei, PhD, Professor, Department of Women’s and Newborn Health, Westmead Hospital, Room 3046, Westmead 2145, New South Wales, Australia. mar_far76@yahoo.com
Key Words	Childbirth, Father; Mental health; Parenting
Core Tip	Transition to fatherhood can have both positive and negative effects on the social and emotional wellbeing of fathers, their partners and their children. The importance of appropriate timely support and education during pregnancy and after childbirth along with the gaps in practice highlight the need for high-quality educational approaches for fathers that will help enhance their mental health and increase their confidence and practical parenting skills.
Citation	Khajehei M, Swain JA, Behroozpour E, Hajizadeh N, Parvaneh A. Mental fitness during transition to fatherhood. World J Obstet Gynecol 2022; 11(1): 1-7

Received	2021-03-11 00:18
Peer-Review Started	2021-03-11 00:20
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2021-03-31 05:17
Revised	2021-05-12 05:36
Second Decision	2022-01-18 03:24
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2022-01-20 05:32
Articles in Press	2022-01-20 05:32
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor
Typeset the Manuscript	2022-01-28 07:48

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