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Co-ParentPad©

The quick reference baby guide
for LGBTQI+ non-birthing parents

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Co-ParentPad©

A quick reference baby guide for non-birthing parents

The Co-ParentPad is a quick reference baby guide to support non-birthing (non-gestational) parents who identify as LGBTQI+. Developed by the team at Inspire Cornwall CIC, with support and guidance from LGBTQI+ parents and perinatal health professionals, it’s aimed at providing an LGBTQI+ affirming alternative resource to DadPad.

  • Carefully researched and focused to meet the needs of LGBTQI+ non-birthing parents
  • Written using inclusive LGBTQI+-affirming language and appropriate terminology
  • Covers the specific content and topics that LGBTQI+ parents asked for
  • Uses imagery which reflects the diversity of gender identities, sexuality, relationship dyads, ethnicity and body size in real-life families

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Why do I need this?

As a new non-birthing parent, it’s common to feel excited – but also left out, unsure or overwhelmed. Traditional sources of information for new parents are commonly written for birthing mums in heterosexual relationships, which can make other new-parent demographics feel unseen, unsupported and/or discriminated against.

Taken as a whole, the Co-ParentPad aims to provide you as a non-birthing LGBTQI+ parent with the practical skills and information that you need to become more confident in your new role. This will enable you to not only feel involved and included – and seen – as a parent, but also to become an active and engaged co-parent, alongside your partner/the birthing parent.

As an ally to your partner, you’ll be best placed (and now sufficiently well-informed) to be able to spot any potential issues within your family unit, and to know the steps to take to resolve these. Knowledge of the roles played by health professionals will also help you feel confident to seek and welcome their advice and support when necessary.

Testimonials

Convenient, accessible support and advice

It offers convenient, easily accessible support and advice to people who may be unable to attend appointments and can help identify when they need to seek extra support for their partner, with the aim of also making them feel less isolated or alone.

Lin Walton, Mental Health Commissioning Manager at NHS Devon CCG

4th March, 2019
Accessible support for dads

Having a source of information at hand gives fathers an idea as to what to do and how to address being a dad. There’s no manual – but there is a DadPad!

Errol Murray of Leeds Dads and Partners Peer Supporter of Leeds & York Partnership NHS FT

11th May, 2020
Well-structured and easy to use

I enjoyed reading it and thought it was informative and useful.  Information was well-structured and you could ‘just read bits’. I was impressed with the quality and ease of use.

Expectant dad from Devon

1st June, 2022
Easy-to-read and informative

It is easy-to-read, informative, gives clear guidance and support on many subjects, and complements the many services and initiatives we already provide to help and support families.

Dr Lucinda Shawley, Quality Improvement Lead for Maternity at Hampshire Hospitals NHS FT

17th September, 2020
Brilliant resource

It is a brilliant resource and I recommend it to many of my families.

Health Visitor, York

7th October, 2022
Excellent for partners and families

DadPad is an excellent resource for partners and families and is a great addition to the excellent care and support that is provided by staff at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Lucinda Shawley, Quality Improvement Lead for Maternity at Hampshire Hospitals NHS FT

Encourages positive parenting

The important role dads play in supporting their children and mums is often overlooked, so it’s great to see tools and resources which address this issue and encourage positive parenting.

Steve, dad and regular at Somerset Dads’ Breakfast Club

Absolutely fantastic!

The DadPad was absolutely fantastic; it explains everything in a really clear way, without being patronising…it was great to have a ‘definitive’ guide, with links to further information.

Tom, new dad, Cornwall

1st March, 2019

Want to buy the
Co-ParentPad?

Commissioners:
Want to start a conversation with us about possibly acquiring the Co-ParentPad for use in your area?

If you’re involved in providing support to new families during the perinatal period and would like to find out more about possibly ordering the Co-ParentPad in bulk to supplement this work…

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Parents:

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Co-Parent Blogs View all

In the same way that we’ve built up a large body of blog posts to help support expectant and new dads, and those who support them, during the perinatal journey, we’ve also got a growing body of blog posts aimed specifically at LGBTQI+ parents.

About CoParentPad Product Overviews and Info
Why ‘Co-ParentPad’?
Hannah Bose | 7th February, 2024
About CoParentPad Product Overviews and Info
What is the Co-ParentPad?
Hannah Bose | 3rd March, 2023
About CoParentPad Support Services
Research into perinatal care and services for LGBTQI+ people
Georgie Watson | 24th February, 2023

Co-Parent News View all

We’re keen to share all the latest news on the Co-ParentPad, links to LGBTQI+ parenting-focused research and the feedback that we’ve received on the Co-ParentPad.

First DadPad apps launch in Scotland
Hannah Bose | 30th October, 2023
Support for new and expectant dads in Coventry
Hannah Bose | 30th October, 2023
New Crying content
Hannah Bose | 30th October, 2023

Get in touch:

Thanks for your interest in the Co-ParentPad©

We’d love to hear from you. However, do please note that we’re not able to provide advice or support to individual parents or parents-to-be. You might like to visit our ‘Useful contacts’ page for links to key advice and support organisations in the UK.

If you have any questions or feedback about our work or products, please contact us via any of the options below:

07403 274757
hello@coparentpad.co.uk