Learn how to be a great dad and partner with this practical, hands-on guide to welcoming the newest member of your family
How does my baby develop over 9 months? What can I do to be supportive during pregnancy and labour? And exactly how sleepless are those sleepless nights everyone talks about? Becoming a dad is all about entering a new phase in life, and it's normal to have questions! With Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies, you can stop stressing about the unknown and learn how to step up in your new role as a parent.
This handbook walks you through how you can be there for your partner from conception to birth, as well as the first steps for settling in at (your newly baby-proofed!) home and caring for bub. Not only will you discover new ways to help mum throughout this journey, but you'll also get advice on how to find support for yourself as a new dad.
You'll quickly get up to speed on:
* The nitty-gritty on how to make a baby (and where to find help if things don't go to plan)
* What happens at each stage throughout pregnancy, including how to navigate morning sickness, ultrasounds, making a birth plan and more
* What to expect in the delivery room--and what you can do to make things easier
* How to get your home ready for your baby--like what to buy and how to baby-proof your life!
* Up-to-date advice on what it means to be a great dad today
By parenting expert (and father of six!) Dr Justin Coulson, this newly revised edition of Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is a must-read for fathers-to-be who are keen to build a happier, healthier family life right from the very beginning.
A hands-on guide for all dads-to-be
Everyone knows that dads get the easier part when it comes to pregnancy. But that doesn't mean we can't do our fair share! In Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies, you'll find out when to chip in, when to get out of the way and how to best support the mother-to-be and your new baby. You'll learn to navigate the entire process and negotiate obstacles, from difficult conceptions to labour and delivery and how to care for your newborn baby. So, stop fretting and start preparing with straightforward help from your friends at Dummies!
Inside... - Encourage and support your partner
- Overcome conception challenges
- Understand labour and delivery
- Babyproof your home
- Prepare to be a dad
- Care for your new baby
- Sex during and after pregnancy
- Be a reliable caregiver
