Fathers' reactions over their partner's diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy: A qualitative interview study.

Exploring father's reactions will help peripartum and cardiology healthcare professionals to understand that emotional support for fathers is equally important as the support required for mothers during the peripartum period. Specifically they will help professionals to focus on future efforts in understanding and meeting the supportive care needs of fathers when their partner suffers from a life-threatening diagnosis like PPCM.