Fathers who show up. Families that thrive.
Nurse-midwife, researcher and author helping families and health services see fathers as more than providers.
Talks that change how we see fathers
Warm, research-led talks for health professionals, universities, parent groups and community organisations.
Speaking topicsMore Than a Provider
An honest, hopeful book about the fathers children need: present, affectionate and involved.
About the bookEvidence for father-inclusive care
Doctoral research at Wits on how fathers can support the way babies and young children are fed.
Research & publicationsMore Than a Provider: Rethinking Fatherhood
So much work goes into the health of mothers and children, yet progress is often slower than it should be. This talk asks what we might be missing, and makes the case for fathers as informed, present partners in family life.Why children need more than a provider.
- Fathers throughout the lifespanFrom preconception and pregnancy to childbirth, infancy and beyond.
- Beyond provision and protectionWhy emotional presence and connection matter as much.
- Including fathers in health servicesBarriers, opportunities and family-centred care.
Every talk is shaped to its audience, from nursing and midwifery forums to parent groups, universities and workplaces.
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Rethinking fatherhood beyond provision and protection
Provision and protection matter, but they are only part of the story. More Than a Provider invites fathers, mothers and the professionals who support them to rethink fatherhood: the presence, affection and connection children need, the patterns we inherit, and the legacy we choose to leave.
Meet Nondumiso Vilane.
A nurse-midwife who has cared for mothers and families, a researcher studying how fathers shape children's health, and an author asking all of us to think again about what a father is for.
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