The baby Expo that doesn’t forget the Dads

The Pregnancy Babies & Children’s Expo recognises that Dads are often overlooked when it comes to delivering reliable and relevant pregnancy and parenting information.

Knowing what they can do as a new Dad and how they can help is empowering. That’s why we PBC Expo ensures we have Dad-centric offerings at our upcoming Melbourne Pregnancy & Newborn Special Expo on February 23 & 24.

For most blokes, becoming a Dad is one of the biggest transitions they will make in life and the one they are generally most unprepared for. The reality of life with a new born and how to be a Father is something blokes rarely discuss. For most Dads- in between work hours, figuring out how to change a nappy, trying to understand newborn cues, having little sleep, and discovering how to navigate a very different relationship with their partner- they just make it up and hope they can swim.

So PBC Expo partners with Dad’s Group Inc, a not-for-profit community organisation committed to connecting new Dads in local communities, thereby improving men’s health, preventing family violence and reducing isolation and suicide. They can share their experiences, make new friends and enjoy healthier, happier family lives.

At the Expo, Dads and Dads-to-be can meet fellow dads at the Dad's Group Inc stand and take part in the Dad Boot Camp at 11:00am and 2:00pm each day of Expo. This informal gathering will cover the honest truth about becoming a Dad, life with a little one, and how to keep themselves healthy, so their partner, themselves and their child can thrive.

And they’ll also be giving out free coffee from the Dad's Group Inc coffee motorbike! 

DGI will also host 2 educational talks as part of our daily talk schedule: the first by a 'guest speaker' from affiliate organisation Relationships Australia who will be sharing some of their recent fatherhood insights and newly developed resources for dads.

The other talk for Dads is prented by Thomas Fagernes, the Victorian State Manager for Dads Group Inc. Tom will be sharing some of his inspirational ‘lived experience’ of becoming a father for the first time and how he overcame some of the ‘challenges of fatherhood’. Tom will unpack the 'real' fatherhood journey and share insights on how Dads can 'set yourself up to succeed' on your fatherhood journey.

Our Visitors explain best how we ensure Dads are included in our events as much as the Mums are:

“The antenatal classes were very helpful. As an expecting first time Dad, I walked away feeling a bit more confident and aware of the important role I play throughout the pregnancy”

“I enjoyed that Dads could attend and feel completely comfortable, there was so much we learned for our first bub on the way”.

Relevant Links:

Expo Website: https://www.pbcexpo.com.au/melbourne-special/

Dads Group at Expo: https://www.pbcexpo.com.au/melbourne-special/exclusive-features/dads-group-inc-boot-camp/

Dads Group Inc: https://dadsgroup.org/

About our Expo: https://youtu.be/E5MS8LYp0Lw

As seen on TV (Destination Happiness, Channel 9): https://youtu.be/LrTTZgy1WyM

As seen on 9 news Melbourne in 2018: https://www.facebook.com/9NewsMelbourne/videos/1977587695838215/