Brandon Eddy

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Assistant Professor, Couple and Family Therapy

Expertise: Postpartum Depression, Transition to Parenthood, Men and Pregnancy, Couple Relationships, Infertility, Miscarriage

Biography

Brandon Eddy studies the transition to parenthood, specifically postpartum depression.

His research has examined postpartum depression in men, as well as the impact of pregnancy on couple relationships. Eddy, who joined the UNLV in 2017, also teaches multiple courses on marriage and family therapy.

As a therapist, he has helped clients navigate miscarriage, infertility, and the adjustment to becoming a parent. He also specializes in working with families with autism.

Education

B.S., Child and Family Studies, Weber State University
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, Texas Tech University

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Brandon Eddy In The News

How to Be a Supportive Birth Partner

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During labor and delivery, you need a partner who's 100 percent able to support you. Child labor and delivery can be a wild ride for the birthing person, and having the support of a loved one throughout can make for more than a good story.

What to Know When Expecting a 'Rainbow Baby'

Giddy

Having a newborn after losing another is a unique experience filled with conflicting emotions.

Fathers who are experiencing postpartum depression: You are not alone

Independent Online

Three weeks after their child was born, 28-year-old Tshepho Dlamini took his wife Lerato out to supper. For the first time since they were together, he felt like he was dining alone.

My Husband Is A Parent Too — But You'd Never Know It Based On What People Say To Us

"My husband attended every appointment during the first and second trimester. During one visit, a nurse told him, 'You don’t really have to keep coming to these.'”