Taking your newborn baby home is an exciting and emotional time but, for some new parents, it can be overwhelming and leave them uncertain on what to do.  Help is now at hand for new dads thanks to the launch of a new mobile app version of the DadPad.

Working with Cornwall Council, NHS Kernow commissioned the development of a Cornwall-specific version of the existing DadPad app.

It is an easy-to-use resource for new dads and dads-to-be in Cornwall, packed with information including details on local support groups. Its aim is to provide new fathers with information on how to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to meet their babies’ physical and emotional needs. 

The app also provides dads with guidance on how to support and seek help for their partners and themselves as they adjust to their new roles, and cope with the physical and emotional strains that this can place on individuals and relationships.

The Cornwall DadPad app is available for free download on both Apple and Android devices.