Shane, a first-time dad, turned to Maven for support and guidance throughout his wife’s pregnancy and the postpartum period. Shane accessed Maven through his employer, AT&T, and quickly realized how Maven’s inclusive content developed for both parents and 24/7 on-demand care made him more comfortable and confident as he started his parenting journey.
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Learning what to expect as a dad
Skim most books on preparing for parenthood, and there’s a fair amount of information on caring for a newborn and how the pregnant partner can take care of themselves. But even today, new dads may struggle to find information to help them navigate their parenting journey. Once he found Maven, he felt more confident, capable and connected to Erica. “One thing I love about Maven is how there’s content geared toward dads,” Shane says. “I loved the content that would come to my inbox every week and how they would guide me to an article dedicated to expecting fathers.” Weekly emails from Maven gave Shane a sense of how his baby was growing and what his wife was going through.
Of course, the experiences for the pregnant parent and their partner are different, both physically and emotionally. But with Maven, Shane learned more about how he could support Erica throughout her pregnancy. “These are hard concepts to break down to an expectant dad who is just watching their wife grow and deal with different things you haven’t experienced,” Shane explains. “But Maven helped me empathize and be there for her because I understood it more.” Maven also gave Shane and Erica a chance to learn about newborn care together in the on-demand virtual class, Newborn Care 101, taught by a certified doula. Shane appreciated how invested the provider was in making sure every expectant parent felt like their voice was heard. “The instructor answered every question,” Shane remembers. “We were not only able to hear other expectant parents’ questions but also know that our questions and concerns were valued.”
Maven members share their stories
Maven members share their stories about how family benefits offered them essential support as they started, grew, and raised their families.
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