Text messages for first-time dads
This study tests whether text messages can help first-time fathers feel more confident and involved during pregnancy. You'll receive texts with tips and support.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You live in the United States.
- You speak English.
- This is your first baby (you are a first-time father).
- The mother is less than 25 weeks pregnant at the time you join.
- You are willing and able to receive text messages for the study.
- There have been no safety concerns (like physical or emotional harm) between you and the mother in the past 12 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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