Biology of Dads

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What have we found in the wome of the mother when the baby is in the belly

As early as 16 weeks > a baby can hear its mother’s voice through the wome. Baby responds more strongly to dad than to mum (measurement with heart rate of baby). Fathers bond with baby can start before birth. Dads body starts to change (hormone) when they will have a baby.

Why is it the case that dads have a greater impact on children's language development than mothers


Dads tend to use less baby talk and more adult language. Research has shown that fathers have greater impact than mothers on their children’s language development between the ages of two and three. The larger the vocabulary the fathers used the higher their child scored on language tests a year later. They encourage more complex uses of language such as wit and sarcasm. 

What is different in the playing way of moms and dads

Dads playfulness leads many toddlers to see him as the more popular fun parent.
Dads behavior encourages a child to explore beyond their comfort zone with both language and rough and tumble play. When it comes to playing, dads seem to tick all the boxes.
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When does the levels of prolacting go up with fathers

Prolacting > high levels of prolacting when father is with his baby (level goes up with 20%). Prolacting levels > moeder instinct, mother hormone.

Why is it important for dads to be supported at time of birth for the mothers

Women who were supported during labor (with a partner there) were less stressed and had shorter delivering times. Father is anxious > this could lead to longer delivering time due to less of hormone endoxiginous (love hormone).

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