Table 1 Message examples

1

Talk to your partner about staying home in the early months. Are there ways you can get more leave?[Txt STOP to OptOut] http://www.fairwork.gov.au/leave/maternity-and-parental-leave/paid-parental-leave^a

Father-partner

2

Babies come with personality dad. Getting to know my personality can make being my dad much more rewarding for you.[Txt STOP to OptOut]

Father-baby

3

Good food, good sleep and lots of exercise can really help a lot at this time. [Txt STOP to OptOut] http://raisingchildren.net.au/looking_after_yourself/looking_after_yourself.html^a

Father self-care

4

How are you going with picking names? Trying to imagine your baby’s personality is one way to start the bonding process.[Txt STOP to OptOut]

Father-baby

5

Doing it alone? This is the time to ask for support. Let family and friends know how they can help. http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/grownups_services_and_support_nutshell.html^a

Father self-care