For Dads
Practical workshops. Honest conversations. Real skills.
Support for the transition into fatherhood - before and after baby arrives.
No fluff. No judgment. No being treated like an afterthought.
Fatherhood Changes You Too
No one really talks enough about:
how overwhelming the first few months can feel
the identity shift into becoming a father
relationship changes after baby arrives
the pressure to keep functioning while exhausted
feeling helpless when your partner is struggling
how lonely new fatherhood can sometimes be
And yet these experiences are incredibly common.
The Dad Space exists to support fathers through that transition - practically and emotionally.
Offering #1: Dad Skills
Practical preparation for life after baby arrives
A hands-on workshop designed specifically for expectant fathers and partners. Because confidence in fatherhood rarely comes from reading a pamphlet.
This 2.5hr workshop is taught by experienced healthcare professionals and postpartum practitioners from the Mother&Child team.
This workshop combines evidence-based guidance with honest, practical conversations about what fatherhood actually looks like in the early weeks and months.
Topics include:
holding and carrying a newborn confidently
soothing techniques and reading baby cues
diapering, burping and newborn care basics
what to do when baby won’t stop crying
supporting breastfeeding and postpartum recovery
helping your partner without feeling helpless
relationship changes after baby arrives
paternal postnatal depression and mental health
realistic expectations for the early weeks
What makes this different?
This is not a repeat of a standard antenatal class.
Dad Skills focuses specifically on:
the father’s role
practical confidence
emotional preparation
the realities of early parenthood
No fluff.
No pretending it’s easy.
No treating dads like assistants.
$220 per attendee
2 hours interactive workshop
Offering #2: The Dad Club
Free session
1.5hrs workshop
Honest conversations about fatherhood, identity and mental wellbeing
Created in collaboration with Alliance Counselling, The Dad Room is a facilitated support space for fathers navigating the transition into parenthood.
Because sometimes the hardest parts of fatherhood are the ones nobody says out loud.
The Dad Room creates space for conversations around:
identity shifts
emotional overwhelm
relationship strain
loneliness and isolation
anxiety and self-doubt
paternal mental health
balancing work, family and expectations
No judgment.
No fixing.
No pressure to perform.
Just honest conversation and support from people who understand the realities of fatherhood.
Suitable for:
Expectant and new fathers looking for connection, reflection and support.
Why Mother & Child?
For over 30 years, Mother & Child Singapore has supported families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and postpartum life.
The Dad Space extends that support intentionally toward fathers.
Our team includes medically and nursing-trained professionals, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, counsellors and postpartum specialists who work closely with families every day.
We have seen where fathers thrive. And we have seen where they are often left unsupported.
This space was built to change that..
Your Questions, Answered
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Not at all. Many fathers join because they want to feel more prepared and more involved this time around.
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No. These sessions are intentionally father-focused.
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Dad Skills is an educational workshop.
The Dad Room is a facilitated support space, not individual therapy. -
Absolutely. Many do.
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Then you are probably exactly the kind of father this space was built for.
You do not need to have all the answers before becoming a father.
But preparation helps. Support helps. Community helps.