Recognizing the role of father engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, for both the mother and baby.

recognizes the important role of fathers in increasing positive maternal outcomes;

acknowledges the need to address structural and systemic barriers that prevent fathers from being fully engaged with the health of mothers and children; and

acknowledges that father engagement efforts provide continuous physical and emotional support, which can contribute to healthier pregnancies, safer deliveries, healthier babies, and successful postpartum recoveries.