Dadda!

Private·5 Dadda's and Partners

About

Welcome to our online community for mothers and expecting mothers!, created by Oupa Jan, who wishes to share his insights and knowledge with the community he so loves.

This group stems from him witnessing his children, daughters, sons, nieces, nephews, friends children starting the journeys of becoming parents, and he wishes to share the lessons and knowledge him and Ouma learnt over the years, combined with the collective knowledge that exists in the world today, hence the Dadda Group.

Please note: This group is for the purpose of sharing experiences, offering guidance, and providing support to one another on issues related to getting pregnant, being pregnant, and raising and caring for newborns to toddlers. We do not represent ourselves as medical experts, and any medical-related care and advice discussed within the group should always be confirmed with appropriately qualified individuals or institutions.

This is a supportive space where dads can connect with each other, share their experiences, ask questions, and offer each other advice and encouragement. Whether you're a first-time dad or have several children, we believe that every dad can benefit from connecting with others who are going through similar experiences.

Our group covers a wide range of topics related to supporting your partner during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery, as well as caring for your newborn and adjusting to life as a new dad. We invite you to join us and be a part of this amazing community of fathers!

Here are some common topics that is suggested for dads to engage with each other:

Support during pregnancy: Tips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy, including emotional support, practical help, and communication.
Preparing for childbirth: Discussions around childbirth preparation, including childbirth classes, birth plans, and what to expect during labor and delivery.
Newborn care: Discussions on newborn care, including feeding, sleep patterns, diaper changes, bathing, and soothing techniques.
Adjusting to new parenthood: Discussions around the transition to parenthood, including managing the demands of a newborn, adjusting to new routines, and coping with sleep deprivation.
Balancing work and family: Discussions around balancing work responsibilities with the demands of a new baby, including tips for managing leave, transitioning back to work, and finding work-life balance.
Maintaining a healthy relationship: Discussions around maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner after the birth of a child, including communication, intimacy, and managing conflict.
Mental health and self-care: Discussions around mental health and self-care for new dads, including coping with stress, anxiety, and depression, and taking care of oneself.
Fatherhood roles and expectations: Discussions around fatherhood roles and expectations, including how to balance traditional and modern expectations of fatherhood, and how to develop a strong and positive relationship with your child.

These are some of the most common issues that expecting dads and partners face when expecting new babies and being first-time dads, and here we can help each other with guidance, thoughts and wisdom

Group Rules

Purpose of Group

This group is for the purpose of sharing experiences, offering guidance, and providing support on issues related to getting pregnant, being pregnant, and raising and caring for newborns and toddlers.

We do not make medical representations

We do not represent ourselves as medical experts, and any medical-related care and advice discussed within the group should always be confirmed with appropriately qualified individuals or institutions

Be Respectful

Treat others with kindness and respect. Refrain from using offensive language, belittling others, or engaging in personal attacks.

No medical Advice

As mentioned in the disclaimer, the group should not be used to provide or seek medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional for any medical-related concerns.

Confidentiality

Protect the privacy of others by keeping all discussions within the group. Do not share personal details or images of others without their explicit permission.

Stay on Topic

Keep discussions relevant to the purpose of the group. While some tangential discussions may be acceptable, do not veer too far off topic.

No Spam

Do not promote products, services, or other groups without prior permission from the group administrator.

Ask before sharing external link

Before sharing links to external sources, get permission from the group administrator and ensure that the content is relevant to the group.

Avoid Judgment

Refrain from judging others' parenting decisions. Everyone's situation is unique, and what works for one family may not work for another.

The normal stuff.

No foul language, do good not bad, give more than you take, no racism or sexism or any "ism" for that matter

No Self Promotion

While businesses and individuals are welcome to provide advice and references, they should refrain from self-promotion. Do not use the group as a platform to advertise products or services.

Permission for promotional content

If a member or business wants to share promotional content, they must first receive permission from the group administrator. Only content that is relevant and helpful to the group will be considered.

Keep advice and references informative

Advice and references from businesses and individuals should be informative and helpful to the group. They should not be focused solely on promoting a product or service.

No affiliate links

Members and businesses should not share affiliate links or links that lead to a direct sale. Links to relevant resources or articles may be shared, but they should not be tied to any affiliate or sale

Be respectful of others’ privacy

Being in this group depends on our trust of one another. Some discussions may be sensitive or contain sensitive information, so what’s said in the group should stay in the group.