A study suggests that men should be given as much emotional support as women in the run up to parenthood. The review of evidence found that many new fathers experience exhaustion and symptoms of postnatal depression but feel unable to reach out for help. The academics called for the development of clinical guidelines to provide mental health support for fathers during the transition to fatherhood. The researchers found that fathers often felt ill-prepared for the challenges of parenthood and felt excluded from the mother-child relationship. They also highlighted the need for better information and support on parenting and breastfeeding issues.