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Dad PostPartum Support Group

Sun, Oct 11 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM UTC
👨‍🍼 Dads Need Support Too Becoming a dad is an incredible experience—but let’s be honest, it can also be hard. The sleepless nights, work, finances, relationship changes, figuring out how to care for a newborn, and watching your partner go through postpartum can be overwhelming. Sometimes you just need someone who gets it. That’s what this group is about. A place where dads can come together, talk openly, share experiences, ask questions, and support one another through the postpartum and newborn stage. Here, you can: 👶 Share the highs, lows, and everything in between 🗣️ Talk about fatherhood without judgment 🤝 Learn from dads who have been there 💬 Ask the questions you might be embarrassed to ask elsewhere ❤️ Talk about relationships, parenting, and supporting your partner 😴 Share tips for surviving those sleepless nights 💰 Talk about the financial and work challenges that come with having a baby 😂 Laugh about the crazy moments only other dads understand 🧠 Check in with each other and remind one another that you don’t have to figure it all out alone You don’t have to be a perfect dad. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You just have to show up. Whether you’re expecting your first child, a new dad navigating those first few months, or an experienced dad who has some wisdom to share—you have a place here. 👨‍👩‍👧 A Few Things to Know This is meant to be a comfortable and welcoming space for everyone. Please try to join from a quiet area when possible so everyone can hear and participate in the conversation. Feel free to bring your spouse/partner or kids. We understand that life with little ones doesn’t always go according to plan. Let’s build a community where dads support dads, learn from each other, and know that they’re not alone. Because taking care of your family also means making sure Dad has someone in his corner, too. 👊 Real dads. Real conversations. Real support.

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Dad support groups give fathers a place to talk about what fatherhood actually feels like: the pressure to provide, sleepless newborn months, a partner going through postpartum, kids you do not see enough, or the sense that you are supposed to handle all of it quietly. Groups meet live on video with other dads who get it.

Topic context

Understanding fatherhood

Fatherhood can be one of the most meaningful and demanding roles a person takes on, often reshaping identity, priorities, and relationships. Whether you’re a new dad, navigating co-parenting, or raising children through different stages of life, the experience can bring both deep fulfillment and real pressure. Many fathers carry expectations to provide, stay strong, or have the answers, which can make it harder to share challenges openly. Moments of uncertainty, stress, or even disconnection are common, yet often go unspoken. Peer support creates space to talk honestly about the realities of fatherhood, without judgment or the need to have it all figured out. It offers connection with others who understand, helping you navigate the role in a way that feels more grounded and sustainable.

Why it helps

How peer support helps with fatherhood

Peer support helps fathers because most dads have nowhere to say the hard parts. Friends talk about sports, partners are stretched thin, and admitting you are struggling can feel like failing at the job. A fatherhood support group is a room of men who are also figuring it out, where being honest is the point.

Inside the room

What fatherhood groups often cover

  • New fatherhood, postpartum for dads, and the newborn months
  • Providing, work pressure, and being the strong one by default
  • Co-parenting, divorce, custody, and staying present with your kids
  • Your own father, anger, and the kind of dad you want to be
Good fit for

Who these groups may help

  • New and expecting dads adjusting to fatherhood
  • Fathers navigating divorce, co-parenting, or distance from their kids
  • Any dad who wants an honest peer space with other men, not a parenting class
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Frequently asked questions

Are there free online support groups for dads?

Yes. ShareWell hosts free online dad support groups that meet live on video. Groups are peer-led, so you talk with other fathers who understand the pressure firsthand. The free plan includes 4 sessions per month.

What do dads talk about in a fatherhood support group?

Whatever is going on: a newborn, a partner with postpartum depression, work and money pressure, divorce or custody, or the father you had. There is no script, and no pressure to share until you want to.
1-on-1 support

Want to speak to someone one on one about fatherhood?

Connect with a trained Peer Specialist for a private fatherhood session.

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