Prospective and dyadic associations between expectant parents’ prenatal hormone changes and postpartum parenting outcomes
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During the transition to parenthood, both men and women experience hormone changes that are thought to promote parental care. Yet very few studies have explicitly tested the hypothesis that prenatal hormone changes are associated with postpartum parenting behavior. In a longitudinal study of 27 first-time expectant couples, we assessed whether prenatal hormone changes were moderated by self- and partner-reported parenting outcomes at 3 months postpartum. Expectant fathers showed prenatal declines in testosterone and estradiol, and larger declines in these hormones were associated with greater contributions to household and infant care tasks postpartum. Women whose partners showed larger testosterone declines also reported receiving more support and more help with household tasks. Expectant mothers showed prenatal increases in testosterone and estradiol, and larger increases in these hormones were associated with lower partner-rated support. Together, our findings provide some of the first evidence that prenatal hormone changes may indeed be functional and that the implications of these changes may be detectable by co-parents.
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- Premisecitation
Limited longitudinal evidence indicates that new fathers' testosterone falls from before to after birth.
“limited longitudinal evidence suggests that new fathers’ testosterone declines pre-to post-birth (Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001; Gettler et al., 2011)”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 2 sources checked- cites Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Gettler et al., 2011 source
- Premisecitation
In men and other male mammals, testosterone appears to fall with fatherhood.
“In men and other male mammals, testosterone appears to decline as a function of fatherhood.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim2 of 3 sources checked- cites Gray, Yang, & Pope, 2006 source
The Discussion reports lower testosterone levels in Beijing fathers than in unmarried men and married non-fathers, but says the cross-sectional study cannot establish whether fatherhood causes testosterone to decline. The Introduction mentions paternal care in other mammals, but our copy does not report a testosterone decline with fatherhood in nonhuman mammals. (LLM, conf=0.87)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured - cites Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Gettler et al., 2011 source
The Discussion reports substantial testosterone declines after men became fathers. It also says fathers have lower testosterone in some, but not all, other mammalian species studied, so the claim is broader than the paper's qualified account of other mammals. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
- Premisecitation
Testosterone declines from before to after birth are largest among men who are more directly involved in caring for infants.
“pre to post-natal declines in testosterone are most pronounced among men who are more directly involved in infant care (Gettler et al., 2011)”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Gettler et al., 2011 source
The Results report that fathers with greater childcare involvement had lower testosterone at follow-up, and that baseline testosterone did not predict later childcare involvement. But the paper does not directly show that the most involved fathers had the largest testosterone declines from before to after birth: its longitudinal measurements were 4.5 years apart, and the childcare comparison concerns testosterone at follow-up. (LLM, conf=0.86)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
- Premisecitation
Longitudinal research suggests testosterone declines with both pair-bonding and parenthood in men and women.
“Longitudinal research suggests that testosterone declines both as a function of pair-bonding and of parenthood in both men and women (Gettler et al., 2011; Kuzawa, Gettler, Huang, & McDade, 2010).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim2 of 2 sources checked- cites Gettler et al., 2011 source
The Results (page unavailable) report a significant testosterone decline in men who became partnered fathers, supporting the parenthood portion for men. But declines among newly partnered men who remained nonfathers were not significantly different from those among single nonfathers. The study did not examine women, so it does not support the claim's extension to both sexes. (LLM, conf=0.90)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured - cites Kuzawa, Gettler, Huang, & McDade, 2010 source
The Abstract reports lower waking testosterone in mothers and pairbonded women, and the Introduction describes similar associations in men. But the Abstract calls the study’s finding cross-sectional, not longitudinal; the Results also find that pairbonding is no longer a significant predictor in women after adjusting for motherhood. This source therefore does not establish declines over time with both transitions in both sexes. (LLM, conf=0.89)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
- Findingown data
Expectant fathers experienced decreases in testosterone and estradiol across the prenatal period.
“Expectant fathers showed prenatal declines in testosterone and estradiol”
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- Findingown data
Women whose male partners had greater prenatal testosterone decreases reported more support and more help with household tasks.
“Women whose partners showed larger testosterone declines also reported receiving more support and more help with household tasks.”
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For mothers, greater prenatal increases in testosterone and estradiol predicted lower support as rated by their partners.
“larger increases predicted lower partner-rated support”
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Expectant mothers experienced increases in testosterone and estradiol across the prenatal period.
“Expectant mothers showed prenatal increases in testosterone and estradiol”
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For fathers, greater prenatal decreases in testosterone and estradiol predicted greater participation in household and infant care tasks at three months postpartum.
“larger declines in these hormones predicted larger contributions to household and infant care tasks postpartum”
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Men with larger prenatal estradiol declines reported doing more household labor.
“men who showed larger estradiol declines across pregnancy reported doing more household labor.”
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Mothers' infant-care division reports also interacted with infant sex.
“Mothers’ reports of the division of infant care also interacted with infant sex.”
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Fathers' support perceptions were more strongly related to household-labor division assessments than to infant-care assessments.
“the opposite pattern emerged for fathers, with perceptions of support being more closely tied to assessments of the division of household labor than to infant care.”
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Only men's hormones were significantly related to the couple's division of household labor.
“Only men’s hormones were significantly associated with the couples’ division of labor”
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Mothers rated themselves as providing more infant care when fathers had smaller prenatal estradiol declines.
“mothers rated themselves as providing more infant care when fathers showed smaller prenatal declines in estradiol.”
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Mothers' support perceptions were more strongly related to their views of partner infant-care involvement than to partner household-task involvement.
“mothers’ perceptions of support were more closely tied to their perceptions of partner involvement in infant care than to their perceptions of partner involvement in household tasks”
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The interaction between fathers' infant-care division reports and infant sex was significant for fathers' prenatal testosterone patterns.
“the interaction between fathers’ reports of the division of infant care and infant sex was significant for fathers’ prenatal testosterone patterns.”
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Mothers showed significant prenatal increases in estradiol.
“and estradiol, b = 0.10, t = 22.50, p = .001.”
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Fathers' testosterone changes were not related to their own reports of received support.
“However, fathers’ testosterone changes were not associated with their own perceptions of received support, p > .10.”
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Infant sex significantly moderated the link between testosterone changes and infant-care division.
“Infant sex was also a significant moderator of the association between testosterone changes and the division of infant care”
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Women's prenatal testosterone was not related to their own or their partners' reports of household labor division.
“women’s prenatal testosterone and estradiol were not associated with their own or their partner’s reports of division of labor,p > .10.”
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Women with smaller prenatal estradiol increases were rated by partners as giving more postpartum support.
“men who showed smaller prenatal declines in estradiol and women who showed smaller prenatal increases in estradiol were rated by their partners as providing more postpartum support.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
Men with smaller prenatal estradiol declines were rated by partners as giving more postpartum support.
“men who showed smaller prenatal declines in estradiol and women who showed smaller prenatal increases in estradiol were rated by their partners as providing more postpartum support.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
Fathers showed significant prenatal decreases in estradiol.
“and estradiol levels, b = −0.01, t = −2.00, p = .05.”
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Mothers showed significant prenatal increases in testosterone.
“Mothers showed significant prenatal increases in both testosterone, b = 1.78, t = 9.22, p = .001”
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Mothers' testosterone changes were not related to their own reports of received support.
“but mothers’ testosterone changes were unrelated to their own perceptions of received support,p > .10.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Findingown data
Fathers with larger prenatal estradiol declines reported providing more infant care postpartum.
“fathers who showed larger prenatal declines in estradiol reported providing more infant care postpartum.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
Fathers with larger prenatal testosterone declines were rated by their partners as giving more postpartum support.
“when fathers showed larger prenatal declines in testosterone, they were rated by their partners as providing more postpartum support.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
Mothers' estradiol was not related to their own or their partners' ratings of infant-care division.
“Mothers’ estradiol was not associated with their own or their partners’ ratings of the division of infant care, p > .10.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Findingown data
Men with larger prenatal testosterone declines were rated by partners as doing more household labor.
“Men whose testosterone levels showed larger prenatal declines were rated by their partners as doing more household labor.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
For both men and women, prenatal testosterone changes were not related to self- or partner-rated infant care.
“For both men and women, prenatal testosterone changes were not associated with either self or partner-ratings of infant care, p > .10.”
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Mothers with smaller prenatal testosterone increases received higher postpartum support ratings from their partners.
“Mothers who showed smaller prenatal increases in testosterone received higher postpartum spousal support ratings from their partners”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
Fathers showed significant prenatal decreases in testosterone.
“fathers showed significant prenatal declines (slope by pregnancy weeks) in both testosterone, b = −0.27, t = 2.86, p = .005”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Findingown data
Men's prenatal estradiol was not related to mothers' ratings of household labor division.
“Men’s prenatal estradiol was not associated with mothers’ division of labor ratings,p > .10.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Findingown data
Women's prenatal estradiol was not related to their own or their partners' reports of household labor division.
“women’s prenatal testosterone and estradiol were not associated with their own or their partner’s reports of division of labor,p > .10.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
The study found no associations between parents' initial or baseline hormone levels and their postpartum outcomes.
“we did not find any associations between parents’ initial or baseline hormone levels and their postpartum outcomes”
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Participants' age, infant sex, and postpartum assessment timing were largely unrelated to the outcome measures or prenatal hormone changes.
“These variables were largely unrelated to our outcome measures or to prenatal hormone changes”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Findingreasoning
Women's prenatal hormones were less consistently related than men's to their own or their partners' postpartum outcomes.
“women’s prenatal hormones were less consistently related than men’s hormones to their own or their partners’ postpartum outcomes.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Findingown data
Women's testosterone and estradiol changes were related only to partners' perceptions of received support.
“changes in women’s testosterone and estradiol were associated only with partner perceptions of received support.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
Berg and Wynne-Edwards (2001) found no evidence of prenatal estradiol changes in men.
“In their longitudinal sample, Berg and Wynne-Edwards (2001) did not find evidence for prenatal changes in men’s estradiol”
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Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Premisecitation
In a prior longitudinal study of expectant parents, human fathers showed estradiol declines across the prenatal period.
“in our longitudinal study of expectant parents, human fathers showed declines in estradiol throughout the prenatal period (Edelstein et al., 2015)”
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Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Premisecitation
New fathers had higher estradiol than a comparison group of men without children.
“New fathers also had higher estradiol than a comparison sample of men without children (Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001)”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Study design and conductown data
The nine-month follow-up had a lower response rate (24 couples completed it).
“Because our response rate was somewhat lower for the nine-month follow-up (n = 24 couples completed this follow-up)”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
Both men and women undergo changes in testosterone and estradiol during the transition to parenthood.
“Both men and women experience changes in hormones, such as testosterone and estradiol, during the transition to parenthood (e.g., Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001; Edelstein et al., 2015)”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Edelstein et al., 2015
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- Interpretationown data
The current study's findings give some of the first support for prenatal hormone changes being functional in both men and women.
“Findings from the current study provide some of the first support for the functional nature of prenatal hormone changes in both men and women.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Few studies have explicitly tested whether prenatal hormone changes are related to postpartum outcomes.
- Interpretationcitation
The study's findings align with prior work showing negative links between testosterone and nurturant or caregiving behavior.
“Our findings are consistent with research documenting negative associations between testosterone and nurturant or caregiving behavior (Roney & Gettler, 2015; van Anders et al., 2011).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked - Study design and conductown data
Because postpartum hormones were not assessed, the study cannot determine how postpartum behavior may have influenced parents' hormones.
“because we did not assess hormones postpartum, we cannot determine how postpartum behavior may have influenced parents’ hormones during this period.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Study design and conductreasoning
The relatively small sample may have limited the ability to detect very small hormone changes or inter-individual differences in change.
“The relatively small size of our sample may also have limited our ability to detect very small changes in hormones or inter-individual differences in change.”
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Because hormones were not assessed before conception or after birth, the study cannot determine how hormones change across the entire transition to parenthood.
“because we did not assess new parents’ hormones prior to conception or postnatally, we cannot determine whether and how people’s hormones change throughout the entire transition to parenthood.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Study design and conductreasoning
It cannot be known whether the observed hormone changes are entirely due to parenthood rather than long-term pair-bonding.
“It is also impossible to know whether these changes are entirely attributable to parenthood as opposed to long-term pair-bonding.”
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The sample's homogeneity may have limited individual differences in hormone levels and changes over time.
“our findings should be considered in light of the homogeneity of our sample, which may have limited individual differences in hormone levels as well as changes in hormones over time.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim - Interpretationreasoning
Context matters for understanding when and for whom estradiol is associated with parental behavior.
“these findings highlight the importance of context for understanding when and for whom estradiol may be associated with parental behavior.”
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The sample may not generalize to the broader population of first-time parents because participants were relatively educated, primarily Caucasian, and older than typical first-time parents.
“our sample may not generalize to the larger population of first-time parents, in that participants in our sample were relatively educated, primarily Caucasian, and relatively older than first-time parents (Martin, Hamilton, Osterman, Curtin, & Mathews, 2013).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Martin, Hamilton, Osterman, Curtin, & Mathews, 2013
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Interpretationown data
Prenatal hormone changes were linked with partner-reported postpartum outcomes as often as with self-reported outcomes.
“prenatal hormone changes were as often linked with partner-reported as they were with self-reported postpartum outcomes.”
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Changes in hormones, rather than baseline levels, may be especially relevant for behavioral outcomes.
“consistent with the idea that changes in hormones rather than baseline levels may be particularly relevant for behavioral outcomes (Carré, McCormick, & Hariri, 2011).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Carré, McCormick, & Hariri, 2011 source
- Premisecitation
Both men and women are more satisfied and committed in romantic relationships when their partners have lower testosterone.
“previous research indicates that both men and women are more satisfied and committed to their romantic relationships to the extent that their partners have lower levels of testosterone (Edelstein, van Anders, Chopik, Goldey, & Wardecker, 2014)”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Edelstein, van Anders, Chopik, Goldey, & Wardecker, 2014
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- Study design and conductown data
Assessing hormones prenatally before parenting assessments strengthens the case for a prospective link from testosterone changes to parenting behavior.
“In the current study, participants’ hormones were assessed prenatally, prior to any assessments of parenting or postpartum outcomes, which strengthens the case for a prospective link from testosterone changes to parenting behavior.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Most prior work on testosterone and parenting is cross-sectional, making the causal direction unclear.
- Interpretationown data
The findings are consistent with the idea that hormone changes during the transition to parenthood may be functional in preparing people for parenthood.
“Together, these findings are consistent with the idea that hormone changes during the transition to parenthood may be functional in helping prepare people to become parents.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationown data
The study's findings give preliminary support for lower estradiol levels supporting parental behavior.
“Our findings also provide preliminary support for the hypothesis that lower levels of estradiol (i.e., larger declines in fathers and smaller increases in mothers) support parental behavior.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationcitation
Testosterone declines associated with parenthood might help maintain co-parent relationships.
“suggesting that declines in testosterone as a function of parenthood might help to maintain co-parent relationships.”
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- Classified as probably not a substantial claim. 52
- May combine two claims. 33
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationPrenatal testosterone increases are believed to help maintain pregnancy and start labor.
“Prenatal increases in testosterone are thought to contribute to the maintenance of pregnancy and the initiation of parturition (Makieva, Saunders, & Norman, 2014).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Makieva, Saunders, & Norman, 2014 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationLower testosterone after birth probably supports maternal behavior.
“although lower testosterone postpartum likely facilitates maternal behavior (e.g., Fite et al., 2005).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Fite et al., 2005 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationFathers tend to have lower testosterone than men who are not fathers.
“Specifically, fathers generally have lower levels of testosterone compared to non-fathers (e.g., Gray, Yang, & Pope, 2006)”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Gray, Yang, & Pope, 2006 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationThe role of estradiol in paternal behavior is much less clear, especially in humans.
“The role of estradiol in paternal behavior is much less clear, particularly among humans (Saltzman & Ziegler, 2014; Wardecker, Smith, Edelstein, & Loving, 2015).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim2 of 2 sources checked- cites Saltzman & Ziegler, 2014 source
The “Oestrogen and progesterone” section says that few studies have examined oestrogen signalling in mammalian fathers and that no consistent picture has emerged. The “Testosterone and oestrogen” section discusses effects on paternal behaviour in other mammals, but the copy does not specifically establish that estradiol’s role is especially unclear in humans. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured - cites Wardecker, Smith, Edelstein, & Loving, 2015 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationMen with lower baseline testosterone report more parental investment.
“men with lower baseline testosterone levels report more parental investment (Mascaro, Hackett, & Rilling, 2013)”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Mascaro, Hackett, & Rilling, 2013 source
The Results (page unavailable) report that testosterone was negatively correlated with fathers’ desired level of caregiving, supporting the direction of the claim. But the study concerns fathers of young children, not men generally, and its analyses of actual caregiving used mothers’ ratings rather than fathers’ reports. The paper measured plasma testosterone but does not describe the reported association as one with ‘baseline’ testosterone. (LLM, conf=0.84)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationExperimental increases in estradiol increase aggression toward infants in some male animals but increase caregiving in others.
“experimental manipulations that increase estradiol also increase aggression toward infants in some male animals (e.g., prairie voles), but increase caregiving behavior in others (e.g., California mice; see Wardecker et al., 2015, for review).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Wardecker et al., 2015 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationNew fathers who are more engaged in childcare show larger postpartum declines in testosterone.
“new fathers who are more engaged in childcare show larger postpartum declines in testosterone (Gettler et al., 2011).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Gettler et al., 2011 source
The Results report larger testosterone declines among men who became fathers and lower follow-up testosterone among fathers who spent more time in childcare. Childcare involvement was unrelated to baseline testosterone, but the paper does not report that more-engaged fathers had larger *postpartum declines* than less-engaged fathers. The Results passage on newborns attributes their greater declines to the child's age, not caregiving involvement. (LLM, conf=0.86)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
May combine two claims.
Findingown dataMost effects reported here were consistent with those from the nine-month follow-up, though some were weaker.
“The majority of the effects reported here were consistent with those obtained using the 9-month follow-up data, albeit some were weaker in magnitude.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
Findingown dataThere were no significant infant-sex-by-childcare interactions for fathers' estradiol or for either of mothers' hormones.
“There were no significant infant sex-by-childcare interactions for fathers’ estradiol or for either of mothers’ hormones, p > .10.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
FindingreasoningWithin couples, the measures of household labor division and infant care division were negatively correlated.
“Within dyads (presented in bold in Table 1), measures of division of household labor and infant care were negatively correlated”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Findingown dataMothers reported doing a smaller share of household tasks than fathers did.
“but a smaller proportion of household tasks, t(52) = 4.68, p < .001, d = 1.29, compared to fathers.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Findingown dataMothers reported doing a larger share of infant care than fathers did.
“mothers reporting that they performed a greater proportion of infant care, t(52) = −8.90, p < .001, d = 2.49”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Findingown dataPerceived spousal support was higher among participants with female infants than among those with male infants.
“perceived spousal support was higher among participants with female, M = 3.71; SD = 0.40, compared to male infants, M = 3.20; SD = 0.87, t(52) = 2.79, p < .01, d = 0.78.”
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Findingown dataMothers reported receiving less partner support than fathers did.
“Mothers also reported receiving less support from their partners, t(52) = −2.97, p < .01, d = 0.82, compared to fathers.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S4 (based).
Premisenone givenPrior research shows both negative and positive associations between men's estradiol and caregiving behavior.
“Given that previous research points to both negative and positive associations between men’s estradiol and caregiving behavior”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationIn women and other female mammals, testosterone rises during pregnancy and then gradually falls after birth.
“In women and other female mammals, testosterone increases during pregnancy (Edelstein et al., 2015) and then declines gradually after birth (Fleming, Ruble, Krieger, & Wong, 1997).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Edelstein et al., 2015
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Fleming, Ruble, Krieger, & Wong, 1997 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
Study design and conductown dataTwo couples did not complete the postpartum follow-up, so 27 couples were available for analysis.
“Two couples did not complete the postpartum follow-up assessment, leaving 27 couples available for analysis in the current report.”
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Study design and conductcitationAll couples were tested between 12:30 and 18:30 because hormone levels are most stable in the afternoon and evening.
“Because hormone levels are most stable in the afternoon to evening hours (e.g., Schultheiss & Stanton, 2009), all couples were tested between 12:30h and 18:30h.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Schultheiss & Stanton, 2009
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Classified as probably not a substantial claim.
Premisenone givenEstradiol has been linked more consistently to maternal behavior than to paternal behavior.
“Estradiol, on the other hand, has been linked more consistently with maternal than paternal behavior.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
Study design and conductown dataHormone values were averaged per participant and session for both hormones, and correlations between the two samples ranged from .94 to .97.
“Hormone values were averaged for each participant and session for both of the hormones; correlations between the two samples ranged from .94 to .97.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
Study design and conductown dataThe number of prenatal sessions completed varied across couples (mean 3.63, SD 0.63); two couples completed two, six completed three, and 19 completed all four.
“there was some variability in the number of sessions completed by each couple (M = 3.63 sessions; SD = 0.63). Two couples completed two sessions, six couples completed three sessions, and 19 couples completed all four sessions.”
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Study design and conductown dataFor estradiol, inter-assay CVs were 14.69% and 14.39% at high and low levels, intra-assay CV was 4.60%, and analytical sensitivity was 0.10 pg/mL.
“The inter-assay CV for estradiol was 14.69% and 14.39% at high and low levels, respectively; the intra-assay CV was 4.60%. Analytical sensitivity (B0–2 SD) for estradiol was 0.10 pg/mL.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
Study design and conductreasoningFor each couple, sessions were held on the same weekday and at the same time when possible to control for daily and day-to-day hormone variation.
“Sessions were conducted on the same day of the week at the same time (as possible) for each couple to control for diurnal and day-to-day variations in hormone levels.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Study design and conductown dataSix hormone values (1.2% of 822 samples) were Winsorized: two testosterone values (both male) and four estradiol values (two female, two male).
“Six values were replaced using this approach (1.2% of the total 822 samples): 2 for testosterone (both male), and 4 for estradiol (2 female, 2 male).”
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PremisecitationIn women and other female mammals, estradiol rises sharply during pregnancy, peaks just before birth, and falls steeply afterward.
“In women and other female mammals, estradiol increases markedly during pregnancy (Edelstein et al., 2015), spikes just prior to birth, and drops precipitously thereafter (Fleming et al., 1997).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Edelstein et al., 2015
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
- cites Fleming et al., 1997 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationHigher maternal testosterone may help protect infants.
“Higher levels of maternal testosterone may also facilitate infant protection (Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000)”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
Study design and conductown dataFor testosterone, inter-assay CVs were 5.26% and 14.97% at high and low levels, intra-assay CV was 9.86%, and analytical sensitivity was 1.14 pg/mL.
“For testosterone, the inter-assay coefficient of variation (CV) was 5.26% and 14.97% at high and low levels, respectively; the intra-assay CV was 9.86%. Analytical sensitivity (B0–2 SD) for testosterone was 1.14 pg/mL.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimClassified as probably not a substantial claim.
PremisecitationEstradiol is linked to caregiving and bonding in humans and other mammals.
“Estradiol is associated with caregiving and bonding in humans and other mammals (Mileva-Seitz & Fleming, 2011).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Mileva-Seitz & Fleming, 2011
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationPost-birth testosterone declines in men are thought to support paternal care by lowering aggression toward infants, shifting attention from mating, and/or promoting paternal attachment.
“Post-birth declines in men’s testosterone are thought to support paternal care by reducing aggression toward infants, focusing attention away from mating effort, and/or facilitating paternal attachment (Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
May combine two claims.
Interpretationown dataThe study's results offer early evidence that prenatal hormone changes may serve a function and that co-parents may notice behaviors linked to those changes.
“Together, our findings provide some of first evidence that prenatal hormone changes may indeed be functional and that behaviors associated with these changes may be detectable by co-parents.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimMay combine two claims.
PremisecitationIn a prior longitudinal study of expectant parents, men's testosterone fell across the prenatal period, suggesting an infant's presence may not be needed to start hormonal changes.
“In a longitudinal study of expectant parents, men’s testosterone declined throughout the prenatal period, suggesting that the presence of an infant may not be necessary to initiate hormone changes (Edelstein et al., 2015).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Edelstein et al., 2015
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May combine two claims.
PremisecitationTestosterone is linked to aggression when high and to parental care when low.
“Testosterone is associated with both aggression and parental care (at higher vs. lower levels, respectively; van Anders, Goldey, & Kuo, 2011; Wingfield, Hegner, Dufty, & Ball, 1990).”
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PremisecitationIncreases in estradiol before birth are believed to be important for the start of maternal behavior and for maternal attachment.
“Pre-birth increases in estradiol are thought to be important for the onset of maternal behavior and for maternal attachment (Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Study design and conductnone givenIn each session, participants gave two saliva samples, the first after a 20-minute adaptation and the second 20 minutes later, to improve measurement reliability.
“During each session, participants provided two saliva samples that were used to assess testosterone and estradiol levels, the first after a 20-minute adaptation period and the second 20 minutes later, to increase measurement reliabilityi.”
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Study design and conductown dataThree additional couples began the study but were excluded because they were not first-time parents, ended the pregnancy due to chromosomal abnormalities, or did not respond to scheduling requests.
“Three additional couples began the study but are not included here because they: (1) were not in fact first-time parents, (2) terminated the pregnancy because of chromosomal abnormalities, or (3) did not respond to our requests to schedule subsequent sessions.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimMay combine two claims.
Study design and conductown dataOnly three-month follow-up data were included because the nine-month response rate was lower and prenatal effects were expected to be strongest earlier in the postpartum period.
“Because our response rate was somewhat lower for the nine-month follow-up (n = 24 couples completed this follow-up) and because we expected prenatal effects to be strongest earlier during the postpartum period, only data from the three month follow-up questionnaire are included in the current report.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: Prenatal hormone effects on parenting outcomes are strongest earlier in the postpartum period.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Study design and conductcitationDivision of Household Labor was measured with a nine-item scale of household chores excluding infant care (α = .55).
“Division of Household Labor was assessed with a nine-item measure of household chores not including infant care (e.g., Cowan & Cowan, 1987; Volling & Belsky, 1992).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checked- cites Cowan & Cowan, 1987
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- cites Volling & Belsky, 1992 source
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PremisecitationPrenatal hormone changes may be functional or adaptive in preparing people for parenthood.
“there are reasons to expect that these changes may be functional or adaptive in that they help prepare people to become parents (Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
May combine two claims.
Interpretationown dataFathers with larger testosterone declines were more involved in infant care, but only for male infants.
“fathers who showed larger declines in testosterone were more involved in infant care, but only for male infants.”
- Also stated in: § Discussion · plain
“fathers who showed larger prenatal declines in testosterone reported greater engagement in infant care tasks (although exclusively with male infants) at three months postpartum.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Also stated in: § Discussion · plain
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
InterpretationreasoningThe low internal consistency of the household labor measure likely reflects that most household tasks are typically divided between partners.
“The relatively low internal consistency of this measure in the current study likely reflects that most household responsibilities are typically divided between partners”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Study design and conductcitationPerceived Spousal Support was measured with the 10-item spousal support subscale of the Cleminshaw-Guidubaldi Parent Satisfaction Scale (α = .96).
“Perceived Spousal Support was assessed with the spousal support subscale of the Cleminshaw-Guidubaldi Parent Satisfaction Scale (Guidubaldi & Cleminshaw, 1985).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Guidubaldi & Cleminshaw, 1985 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
Study design and conductown dataEstradiol values were positively skewed (skewness and kurtosis above 2.0), so log-transformed values were used in later analyses.
“Additionally, the distribution of estradiol values was positively skewed (skewness and kurtosis values > 2.0), so log-transformed values were used in subsequent analyses.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationMen with lower baseline testosterone report greater empathy in response to infant cries.
“and greater empathy in response to infant cries (Fleming, Corter, Stallings, & Steiner, 2002).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Fleming, Corter, Stallings, & Steiner, 2002 source
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationThree months postpartum was chosen as the initial follow-up because it is a common time for postpartum depression and for parents returning to work.
“three months postpartum was chosen as the initial period of the follow-up because it falls within the most common time for the development of postpartum depression (Gavin et al., 2005) and the time when many parents return to work (which can increase stress; Feldman, Sussman, & Zigler, 2004).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 2 sources checkedClassified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.
PremisecitationMultilevel modeling is well suited to nested data because it adjusts for interdependency and allows within-person and between-person effects to be estimated simultaneously.
“This approach is well-suited for nested data because it adjusts for interdependency and allows both within-person (or within-couple) and between-person (or between-couple) effects to be simultaneously calculated.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Raudenbush, Bryk, Cheong, Congdon, & du Toit, 2011
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Study design and conductown dataInfant sex was included in subsequent analyses involving infant care.
“so this variable was included in subsequent analyses involving infant care.”
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PremisecitationMen reported greater concern in response to infant cries when they showed larger testosterone reductions after listening to those cries, while baseline testosterone was unrelated to concern.
“men reported greater concern in response to infant cries to the extent that they showed larger reductions in testosterone after listening to those cries; however, as in the current study, men’s baseline testosterone levels were unrelated to their level of concern (Storey, Walsh, Quinton, & Wynne-Edwards, 2000).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Storey, Walsh, Quinton, & Wynne-Edwards, 2000
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Study design and conductown dataThe Baby Care Checklist had high internal consistency.
“α = .92”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing). May combine two claims.
PremisecitationIn women, lower testosterone has been linked with more self-reported pro-social behavior and more positive feelings toward children.
“in women lower testosterone has similarly been linked with more self-reported pro-social behavior and more positive feelings toward children (Deady, Smith, Sharp, & Al-Dujaili, 2006; Harris, Rushton, Hampson, & Jackson, 1996).”
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- cites Harris, Rushton, Hampson, & Jackson, 1996
Couldn’t be matched to a paper in Crossref, so it can’t be checked.
May combine two claims.
InterpretationreasoningBehaviors linked with prenatal hormone changes, such as household-task contributions, are detectable by co-parents and may affect postpartum outcomes.
“These findings suggest that the behaviors associated with prenatal hormone changes, such as contributions to household tasks, are detectable by co-parents and may influence postpartum outcomes.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
InterpretationcitationThe observed hormone changes could reflect lasting effects of pair-bonding rather than impending parenthood itself.
“Thus, the hormone changes we observed could reflect the enduring influences of pair-boding, as opposed to impending parenthood per se.”
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PremisecitationHLM can adjust for couples completing prenatal visits in different pregnancy weeks and can include all participants when some within-person data are missing.
“HLM can adjust for the fact that couples completed their prenatal visits in different weeks of pregnancy, and allows for inclusion of all participants when some data (e.g., some prenatal visits) are missing at the within-person level (Singer & Willett, 2003).”
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Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationPerinatal changes in women's estradiol have been linked with postpartum depression.
“Perinatal changes in women’s estradiol have also been linked with postpartum depression (Bloch, Daly, & Rubinow, 2003)”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Bloch, Daly, & Rubinow, 2003 source
Probably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
Study design and conductnone givenThe study's measures may not have been sensitive or comprehensive enough to assess women's experiences adequately.
“our measures may not have been sensitive or comprehensive enough to adequately assess women’s experiences.”
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InterpretationreasoningWomen's prenatal hormone changes are larger than men's and more directly tied to fetal development and parturition, which could overwhelm individual differences in postpartum outcomes.
“Women’s prenatal hormone changes are markedly larger than those in men, and they are more directly tied to fetal development and parturition, which could overwhelm any (relatively smaller) individual differences in postpartum outcomes.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationIn humans, estradiol has been positively linked with emotional closeness in both men and women.
“in humans, estradiol has been positively linked with emotional closeness in both men and women (Edelstein et al., 2012; Edelstein et al., 2010)”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checkedProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable). May combine two claims.
InterpretationcitationIt is important to measure both baseline hormone levels and the extent of hormone change over time.
“these findings highlight the importance of measuring not only baseline or initial hormone levels but also the extent to which hormones change over time”
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PremisecitationIn women, estradiol has also been linked with dominance and sexual motivation.
“but also (in women) with dominance and sexual motivation (Roney & Simmons, 2013; Stanton & Edelstein, 2009).”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim0 of 2 sources checkedProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S3 (load-bearing).
PremisecitationPrevious findings on estradiol and parental behavior have been inconsistent, with some studies showing facilitative effects and others inhibitory effects.
“Previous findings on this topic have been somewhat inconsistent, with some studies reporting facilitative effects of estradiol on parental behavior and others reporting inhibitory effects.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claimProbably not a substantial claim: may not pass S2 (checkable).
Interpretationown dataThe study's findings provide important new information about neuroendocrine precursors and correlates of parental behavior.
“our findings provide critical new information about the neuroendocrine precursors and correlates of parental behavior.”
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Study design and conductreasoningThe study design did not include prenatal parenting assessments, so unmeasured pre-existing differences among parents could have contributed to both prenatal hormone changes and postpartum outcomes.
“the nature of our study design precluded prenatal assessments of parenting. Thus, we cannot rule out the possibility that unmeasured pre-existing differences among parents (e.g., interest in babies, Zilioli et al., in press) contributed both to prenatal hormone changes and to postpartum outcomes.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Zilioli et al., in press
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InterpretationcitationIf household-labor equity perceptions are closely tied to relationship satisfaction during the transition to parenthood, the observed hormone changes might protect postpartum relationship quality.
“insofar as perceptions about the equity of household labor are closely tied to relationship satisfaction during the transition to parenthood (e.g., Belsky, Lang, & Huston, 1986), our findings suggest that the hormone changes observed in the present study might serve to protect postpartum relationship quality.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Belsky, Lang, & Huston, 1986 source
May combine two claims.
PremisecitationFathers with larger testosterone declines during a stressful infant interaction were more positively engaged in a later teaching task, while baseline testosterone was unrelated to that behavior.
“fathers who showed larger testosterone declines while interacting with their infant during a stressful laboratory task were more positively engaged with their infants in a subsequent teaching task; again, baseline (pre-task) testosterone levels were unrelated to fathers’ behavior in the teaching task.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Kuo et al. (in press)
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May combine two claims.
Study design and conductcitationAll couples lived together and most were married or engaged, which is not necessarily true of many first-time parents.
“All of the couples in our sample were also living together, and the vast majority were either married or engaged, which is not necessarily the case for many first-time parents (Martin et al., 2013).”
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Classified as probably not a substantial claim. May combine two claims.
Study design and conductreasoningThe analysis adjusted for within-person hormone change over pregnancy and for between-couple differences in participation timing by including first-visit week and elapsed weeks as covariates.
“Controlling for these variables allowed us to adjust not only for within-person change in hormone levels over pregnancy, but also between-couple differences in the timing of their participation in the study.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim
The paper relies on this without support.
No data link human fathers' prenatal testosterone changes to postpartum parenting behavior.
“To our knowledge, there are no data linking human fathers’ prenatal testosterone changes to postpartum parenting behavior.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Prenatal hormone effects on parenting outcomes are strongest earlier in the postpartum period.
“because we expected prenatal effects to be strongest earlier during the postpartum period”
The paper relies on this without support.
Couples, and new parents in particular, are interdependent such that one partner's hormone changes can be associated with the other partner's postpartum outcomes.
“Finally, given the interdependence of couples, and new parents in particular, we expected that changes in one individual’s hormone levels would also be associated with his or her partner’s postpartum outcomes.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Few studies have explicitly tested whether prenatal hormone changes are related to postpartum outcomes.
“Yet very few studies have explicitly tested the hypothesis that prenatal hormone changes are in fact related to postpartum outcomes.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Most prior work on testosterone and parenting is cross-sectional, making the causal direction unclear.
“The vast majority of previous work on this topic has been cross-sectional in nature, however, which makes it difficult to determine whether parents’ testosterone levels causally predict, or instead are a consequence of, their parenting behavior.”
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Over the course of pregnancy, testosterone and estradiol decline in men.
“Over the course of pregnancy, testosterone and estradiol decline in men, and in one study, men with greater declines were more involved in child care after birth (Edelstein et al., 2017).”
From Birth of a Father: Fathering in the First 1,000 Days (2019) · cites this paper as Edelstein et al., 2017
The Discussion reports that, on average, expectant fathers’ testosterone and estradiol declined prenatally. The Results link larger estradiol declines to more infant care, but link larger testosterone declines to more infant care only for fathers of male infants—a qualification the citing sentence omits. Page numbers are unavailable in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.87)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measuredMen with greater declines in testosterone and estradiol during pregnancy were more involved in child care after birth.
“and in one study, men with greater declines were more involved in child care after birth (Edelstein et al., 2017).”
From Birth of a Father: Fathering in the First 1,000 Days (2019) · cites this paper as Edelstein et al., 2017
The Results (Multilevel Modeling) link larger prenatal estradiol declines to more infant care postpartum. They also link larger testosterone declines to more infant care, but only for male infants; the claim omits that qualification. (LLM, conf=0.88)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
Statistics recomputed
Every reported test result, recomputed from its test statistic and degrees of freedom. A result shows as not adding up only once an independent check has confirmed it.
- Consistentt(52) = -8.9reported p < .001 · recomputed p < .001
“t(52) = −8.90, p < .001”
- Consistentt(52) = 4.68reported p < .001 · recomputed p < .001
“t(52) = 4.68, p < .001”
- Consistentt(52) = -2.97reported p < .01 · recomputed p = .004
“t(52) = −2.97, p < .01”
- Consistentt(52) = 2.79reported p < .01 · recomputed p = .007
“t(52) = 2.79, p < .01”
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Percentages, sums and reported differences re-computed from the paper’s own numbers.
Each contradiction between two passages listed here was confirmed by an independent check.
Estradiol-support association reverses in the discussion
MajorThe discussion links greater paternal estradiol declines to partners feeling more supported, whereas the results link greater partner-rated support to smaller declines.
“Fathers who showed larger prenatal declines in estradiol reported contributing more to both household labor and infant care tasks. Moreover, their partners confirmed their contributions to infant care and reported feeling more supported by them.”
“Similarly, men who showed smaller prenatal declines in estradiol and women who showed smaller prenatal increases in estradiol were rated by their partners as providing more postpartum support.”
Percentage of replaced samples is incorrect
MinorSix of 822 samples is approximately 0.73%, not 1.2%.
Reported 1.2 · recomputed 0.729927
“Six values were replaced using this approach (1.2% of the total 822 samples)”
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Leifke, E., Gorenoi, V., Wichers, C., Von Zur Mühlen, A., Von Büren, E., & Brabant, G. (2000) · Clinical Endocrinology · doi:10.1046/j.1365-2265.2000.01159.x · Cited by 262 · cited 2× · see citing works
“To be eligible, both partners had to be between the ages of 18 and 45 (because of agerelated changes in hormones; Leifke et al., 2000), living together, expecting their first child, and within the first two trimesters of”
Hormonal Changes in Males of a Naturally Biparental and a Uniparental Mammal
Wheaton, C. J., & Wynne‐Edwards, K. E. (1999) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1006/hbeh.1998.1509 · Cited by 245 · cited 1× · see citing works
“Inmen and othermalemammals with extensive paternal care (e.g., Mongolian gerbils, California mice), testosterone appears to decline as a function of fatherhood (Reburn & Wynne-Edwards, 1999; WynneEdwards, 2001).”
Testosterone promotes paternal behaviour in a monogamous mammal via conversion to oestrogen
Trainor, B. C., & Marler, C. A. (2002) · Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences · doi:10.1098/rspb.2001.1954 · Cited by 238 · cited 1× · see citing works
“These findings are consistent with evidence from other animals (e.g., California mice) suggesting that estradiol may facilitate paternal behavior (Trainor & Marler, 2002).”
Androgens in pregnancy: roles in parturition
Makieva, S., Saunders, P. T. K., & Norman, J. E. (2014) · Human Reproduction Update · doi:10.1093/humupd/dmu008 · Cited by 232 · see citing works
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“…unlike fetal hormone measures, women's circulating testosterone and estradiol as measured in saliva or blood do not typically differ by the sex of the fetus (e.g., Hines et al., 2002; O’Leary et al., 1991; Troisi et al., 2003; Voegtline, Costigan, Kivlighan, Henderson, & DiPietro, 2013).”
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Hormonal Changes in Mammalian Fathers
Wynne‐Edwards, K. E. (2001) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1006/hbeh.2001.1699 · Cited by 173 · cited 5× · see citing works
“New fathers also had higher estradiol than a comparison sample of men without children (Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001), suggesting that estradiol may increase as a function of fatherhood.”
InfluentialThe social neuroendocrinology of human aggression
Carré, J. M., McCormick, C. M., & Hariri, A. R. (2011) · Psychoneuroendocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2011.02.001 · Cited by 170 · see citing works
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Oxytocin administration, salivary testosterone, and father–infant social behavior
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“2 Although these (largely null) findings may seem counterintuitive at first glance, unlike fetal hormone measures, women's circulating testosterone and estradiol as measured in saliva or blood do not typically differ by the sex of the fetus (e.g., Hines et al., 2002; O’Leary et al., 1991; Troisi et al., 2003; Voegtlin…”
Testicular volume is inversely correlated with nurturing-related brain activity in human fathers
Mascaro, J. S., Hackett, P. D., & Rilling, J. K. (2013) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · doi:10.1073/pnas.1305579110 · Cited by 153 · see citing works
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Behavioral endocrinology of mammalian fatherhood
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“Higher levels of maternal testosterone may also facilitate infant protection (Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000), although lower testosterone postpartum likely facilitates maternal behavior (e.g., Fite et al., 2005).”
InfluentialThe Development of the Cleminshaw--Guidubaldi Parent Satisfaction Scale
Guidubaldi, J., & Cleminshaw, H. K. (1985) · Journal of Clinical Child Psychology · doi:10.1207/s15374424jccp1404_4 · Cited by 120 · cited 1× · see citing works
“Perceived spousal support was assessed with the spousal support subscale of the Cleminshaw–Guidubaldi Parent Satisfaction Scale (Guidubaldi & Cleminshaw, 1985).”
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Men's Transitions to Parenthood: Longitudinal Studies of Early Family Experience
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Functional Significance of Hormonal Changes in Mammalian Fathers
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“Relatively little is known about the postpartum implications of prenatal hormone changes, particularly among fathers; however, there are reasons to expect that such changes may be functional, in that they may explain some of the variability in postpartum outcomes (Saltzman & Ziegler, 2014).”
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Mothers have lower testosterone than non-mothers: Evidence from the Philippines
Kuzawa, C. W., Gettler, L. T., Huang, Y.-Y., & McDade, T. W. (2010) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2010.01.014 · Cited by 99 · see citing works
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Changes in Testosterone, Cortisol, and Estradiol Levels in Men Becoming Fathers
Berg, S. J., & Wynne‐Edwards, K. E. (2001) · Mayo Clinic Proceedings · doi:10.4065/76.6.582 · Cited by 95 · cited 5× · see citing works
“New fathers also had higher estradiol than a comparison sample of men without children (Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001), suggesting that estradiol may increase as a function of fatherhood.”
InfluentialEstrogen receptors in the medial amygdala inhibit the expression of male prosocial behavior
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The role of testosterone in human romantic relationships
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“Our findings are consistent with research documenting negative associations between testosterone and nurturant or caregiving behavior (Roney & Gettler, 2015; van Anders et al., 2011).”
Volling, B. L., & Belsky, J. (1992) · International Journal of Behavioral Development · doi:10.1177/016502549201500105 · Cited by 86 · cited 1× · see citing works
“Division of household labor was assessed with a nine-item measure of household choresnot including infant care (e.g., Cowan&Cowan, 1987; Volling & Belsky, 1992).”
Dyadic associations between testosterone and relationship quality in couples
Edelstein, R. S., van Anders, S. M., Chopik, W. J., Goldey, K. L., & Wardecker, B. M. (2014) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2014.03.003 · Cited by 84 · cited 1× · see citing works
“…were larger than three standard deviations above the mean for each gender and session were replaced with values corresponding to three standard deviations above the mean for that particular variable (i.e., Winsorized; Reifman & Keyton, 2010; see also Edelstein et al., 2014, for a similar approach).”
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“ENDNOTES 1 We also measured cortisol and progesterone in this study; however, expectant fathers did not show significant changes in these two hormones (Edelstein et al., 2015), so we do not include them in the current report.”
InfluentialSelf-citationSalivary Hormone Concentrations in Mothers and Fathers Becoming Parents Are Not Correlated
Berg, S. J., & Wynne‐Edwards, K. E. (2002) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1006/hbeh.2002.1841 · Cited by 67 · see citing works
Gettler, L. T., McDade, T. W., Agustin, S. S., Feranil, A. B., & Kuzawa, C. W. (2013) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2013.08.019 · Cited by 63 · see citing works
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“Similarly, in humans, estradiol has been positively linked with emotional closeness in both men and women (Edelstein et al., 2010, 2012), but also (in women) with dominance and sexual motivation (Roney & Simmons, 2013; Stanton & Edelstein, 2009).”
Self-citationKuo, P. X., Saini, E. K., Thomason, E., Schultheiss, O. C., Gonzalez, R., & Volling, B. L. (2015) · Developmental Psychobiology · doi:10.1002/dev.21370 · Cited by 54 · see citing works
Cortisol covariation within parents of young children: Moderation by relationship aggression
Saxbe, D., Adam, E. K., Schetter, C. D., Guardino, C. M., Simon, C. D., McKinney, C. O., & Shalowitz, M. U. (2015) · Psychoneuroendocrinology · doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2015.08.006 · Cited by 49 · cited 1× · see citing works
“Postpartum outcome datawere included as predictors of the intercept and slope at Level 2 (see Quas, Yim, Edelstein, Cahill, & Rush, 2011; Saxbe et al., 2015, for a similar statistical approach).”
Self-citationVoegtline, K., Costigan, K. A., Kivlighan, K. T., Henderson, J., & DiPietro, J. A. (2013) · Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease · doi:10.1017/s2040174413000135 · Cited by 40 · see citing works
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“Similarly, in humans, estradiol has been positively linked with emotional closeness in both men and women (Edelstein et al., 2012; Edelstein et al., 2010), but also (in women) with dominance and sexual motivation (Roney & Simmons, 2013; Stanton & Edelstein, 2009).”
Self-citationThe role of cortisol reactivity in children's and adults' memory of a prior stressful experience
Quas, J. A., Yim, I. S., Edelstein, R. S., Cahill, L. F., & Rush, E. B. (2010) · Developmental Psychobiology · doi:10.1002/dev.20505 · Cited by 36 · see citing works
Self-citationDeady, D. K., Smith, M. J. L., Sharp, M. A., & Al-Dujaili, E. A. S. (2006) · Biological Psychology · doi:10.1016/j.biopsycho.2005.01.009 · Cited by 35 · see citing works
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“We also cannot rule out the possibility that unmeasured pre-existing differences among parents (e.g., interest in babies, Zilioli et al., 2016) contributed both to prenatal hormone changes and to postpartum outcomes.”
Edelstein, R. S., Kean, E. L., & Chopik, W. J. (2012) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2011.11.007 · Cited by 34 · cited 1× · see citing works
“Similarly, in humans, estradiol has been positively linked with emotional closeness in both men and women (Edelstein et al., 2010, 2012), but also (in women) with dominance and sexual motivation (Roney & Simmons, 2013; Stanton & Edelstein, 2009).”
Self-citationMartínez, A., Ramos, G., Martínez‐Torres, M., Nicolás, L., Carmona, A., Cárdenas, M., & Luis, J. (2015) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2015.04.009 · Cited by 32 · cited 1× · see citing works
“For instance, virgin maleMongolian gerbils treatedwith estradiol showed decreased aggression and enhanced paternal behavior toward pups (Martínez et al., 2015).”
On the dual nature of maternal aggression in rats
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“Higher levels of maternal testosterone may also facilitate infant protection (Wynne-Edwards & Reburn, 2000), although lower testosterone postpartum likely facilitates maternal behavior (e.g., Fite et al., 2005).”
Endendijk, J. J., Hallers‐Haalboom, E. T., Groeneveld, M. G., van Berkel, S. R., van der Pol, L. D., Bakermans‐Kranenburg, M. J., & Mesman, J. (2016) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2016.01.016 · Cited by 27 · cited 2× · see citing works
“…associations between parents’ initial or average hormone levels and their postpartum outcomes, consistent with the idea that changes in hormones rather than average or baseline levels may be particularly relevant for behavioral outcomes (Carré, McCormick, & Hariri, 2011; Endendijk et al., 2016).”
Wardecker, B. M., Smith, L. K., Edelstein, R. S., & Loving, T. J. (2015) · Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology · doi:10.1007/s40750-015-0021-9 · Cited by 21 · cited 1× · see citing works
“For instance, experimental manipulations that increase estradiol also increase aggression toward infants in some male animals (e.g., prairie voles), but increase caregiving behavior in others (e.g., California mice; see Wardecker et al., 2015, for review).”
Self-citationHow Mothers Are Born: A Psychobiological Analysis of Mothering
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“Estradiol is associated with caregiving and bonding in humans and othermammals (Mileva-Seitz & Fleming, 2011).”
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“Oxytocin levels increase during pregnancy, as do levels of estradiol, testosterone, and cortisol (Edelstein et al., 2017).”
BackgroundKuo, P. X., Braungart-Rieker, J. M., Burke Lefever, J. E., Sarma, M. S., O'Neill, M., & Gettler, L. T. (2018) · Hormones and Behavior · doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2018.08.011 · Cited by 67 · see citing works
“Recent research suggests that for some fathers their physiology likewise begins to shift during their partners’ pregnancies (Edelstein et al., 2017; Saxbe et al., 2017), raising intriguing questions about what might precipitate these changes, given fathers’ more constrained sensory/physical connections with their unbo…”
InfluentialThe interplay of oxytocin and sex hormones
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Fathers matter from the start: the role of expectant fathers in child development
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“Finally, fathers were more involved in infant care (but only for male infants) if their T declined more steeply (Edelstein et al., 2015, 2016; Saxbe et al., 2016).”
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“Hormone changes during pregnancy are consistently associated with postpartum parenting outcomes (Edelstein et al., 2017).”
BackgroundBakermans‐Kranenburg, M. J., Verhees, M. W. F. T., Lotz, A. M., Dijk, K. A., & van IJzendoorn, M. H. (2022) · Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · doi:10.1098/rstb.2021.0060 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
“Interestingly, men’s larger declines in E2 and T during pregnancy were related to greater self- or partnerreported involvement in household and infant-care tasks three months postpartum [6].”
BackgroundThe impact of marriage and parenthood on male body mass index: Static and dynamic effects
Syrda, J. (2017) · Social Science & Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.05.033 · Cited by 25 · see citing works
Rosenbaum, S., Gettler, L. T., McDade, T. W., Bechayda, S. S., & Kuzawa, C. W. (2018) · American Journal of Human Biology · doi:10.1002/ajhb.23180 · Cited by 24 · see citing works
The Transition to Parenthood: A Theoretical and Empirical Overview
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Development of the paternal brain in expectant fathers during early pregnancy
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“Expectant fathers showed decreased testosterone levels during the first to third trimesters of their partners’ pregnancy [22][23]; however, three major patterns of testosterone change from prepartum to postpartum emerged, with great individual variation [24].”
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“In multiple cultural contexts, fathers with lower T tend to engage in more direct childcare, and partnered men and women also report lower relationship satisfaction and commitment when they have elevated T (Alvergne, Faurie, & Raymond, 2009; Edelstein et al., 2017; Edelstein, van Anders, Chopik, Goldey, & Wardecker, 2…”
BackgroundGettler, L. T., Rosenbaum, S., Kuo, P. X., Sarma, M. S., Bechayda, S. A., McDade, T. W., & Kuzawa, C. W. (2022) · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · doi:10.1073/pnas.2202874119 · Cited by 16 · see citing works
Exploring the hormonal and neural correlates of paternal protective behavior to their infants
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Hormonal changes in first-time human fathers in relation to paternal investment
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“…reveal adaptive changes in the brain and hormonal responses (e.g. testosterone, cortisol and prolactin) intended to promote closeness to mother through nurturing and supportive behaviours and prepare for parenthood (Berg & Wynne‐ Edwards, 2001; Edelstein et al., 2015, 2017; Wynne‐Edwards, 2001).”
BackgroundDevelopment of the Paternal Brain in Humans throughout Pregnancy
Díaz‐Rojas, F., Matsunaga, M., Tanaka, Y., Kikusui, T., Mogi, K., Nagasawa, M., Asano, K., Abe, N., & Myowa, M. (2023) · Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience · doi:10.1162/jocn_a_01953 · Cited by 15 · see citing works
“For example, although men are not exposed to radical biological changes compared with those of women during pregnancy and the postnatal period, evidence exists that their hormonal profiles change during this period (Edelstein et al., 2017; Saxbe, Schetter, Simon, Adam, & Shalowitz, 2017; Berg & Wynne-Edwards, 2001).”
BackgroundSelf-Compassion in Psychotherapy: Clinical Integration, Evidence Base, and Mechanisms of Change
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Imagining the baby: Neural reactivity to infant distress and mind-mindedness in expectant parents
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Changes in prenatal testosterone and sexual desire in expectant couples
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“These findings are interesting since a partner’s presence and support have been identified as important protective factors against the development of mood disorders during both pregnancy and the postpartum period (Edelstein et al., 2017).”
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Self-citationFathers: The interplay between testosterone levels and self-control in relation to parenting quality
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Putative Mental, Physical, and Social Mechanisms of Hormonal Influences on Postpartum Sexuality
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“Decreased testosterone in expectant, cisgender fathers [111, 112] is associated with lower dyadic desire[113], but also greater support for mothers, leading to higher relationship satisfaction [114].”
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Self-citationHormonal and behavioral responses to an infant simulator in women with and without children
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A Holistic Approach to Early Relational Health: Cultivating Culture, Diversity, and Equity
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Babaların Gebelik Dönemine ve Doğum Sürecine Katılımı Üzerine Bir Derleme
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- Authors
- Edelstein, R. S., Chopik, W. J., Saxbe, D. E., Wardecker, B. M., Moors, A. C., & LaBelle, O. P.
- Affiliations
- University of Michigan (US)
- Michigan State University (US)
- University of Southern California (US)
- Corresponding author
- Edelstein, Robin S.
- ORCID
- Venue
- Developmental Psychobiology
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2016-09-08
- Volume
- 59
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 77-90
- ISSN
- 0012-1630 (ISSN-L)
- 1098-2302
- PMC
- PMC5313241
- OpenAlex
- W2511986945
- Cited by
- 73
- References
- 72
- Citations by year
- 2026: 8 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 12 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1
- FWCI
- 9.94
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Developmental Psychobiology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
- PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
- Chapman University Digital Commons (Chapman University) (submittedVersion)
- Deep Blue (University of Michigan) (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- the Institute for Research on Women and Gender at the University of Michigan
- the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
- the National Science Foundation
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Social Sciences › Demography › Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Keywords
- testosterone, estradiol, expectant parents, expectant fathers, pregnant women, dyads, parental care, division of household labor, infant care, partner support, transition to parenthood
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Estradiol, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Infant, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Paternal Behavior, Pregnancy, Testosterone, Parenting, Postpartum Period, Young Adult
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