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Father School: S tep by StepIf the postpartum depression symptoms do not go away, it is advisable to talk to a specialist, for instance,to a psychologist at the maternity welfare clinic.Photo: Discussing the postpartum depression symptoms.offer a list).Ask fathers to discuss things they can do to give the baby’s mother a chance to rest and recover (youGive her a chance to have some private time. She can go for a walk in the city or a park by herself.Give her some time to be alone.Shopping. Give her an opportunity to go shopping, choose some new clothes for herself and the baby.To renew her wardrobe and her make-up.Hairdresser. Arrange for a trip to the hairdresser. Doing her hair, nails, and feet has a very beneficialinfluence on woman’s state of mind. Let her feel refreshed.Sleep. Let the mother have a good sleep by taking care of the baby. Sometimes it is enough to give hera chance to have a nap during the day, for example, while the father takes the baby outdoors.have a chat in a café.baby’s diapers.Friends. Having delivered the baby mother would like to share so many news with her friends; or justHot bath. Making a hot bubble bath with candles for the mother.DIAPER TRAININGThis practical session does not have a goal to train fathers in records breaking speed-change of theirOur goal is to show that baby care is quite a masculine business. This way male group sessions make aninput in revising stereotypes of father’s role and duties.The technical side of putting a diaper on looks like this:1. Put the baby (or a doll at the training session) on the back on a blanket spread over an even hard surface.Take a diaper out of the pack. Open the diaper. Straighten all the tapes and elastic ribbons.2. Wipe the baby’s bottom with a wet wipe. Little girls should always be wiped from their tummy towards thebottom (and NOT the reverse movement) to avoid genital infection. Grab both baby’s feet and lift them up.Place the diaper under the baby’s bottom. Bring down the baby’s feet.68