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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.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: From Here to Paternity: Getting Pregnant 7
Chapter 1: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know 9
Chapter 2: How to Make a Baby 27
Part 2: What to Expect When She's Expecting 41
Chapter 3: The First Trimester 43
Chapter 4: The Second Trimester 63
Chapter 5: The Third Trimester 77
Part 3: The Big Moment is Here: Birth 87
Chapter 6: Final Preparations 89
Chapter 7: Lights, Camera, Action: Giving Birth 107
Part 4: Life After Birth 121
Chapter 8: The First Few Days and Weeks 123
Chapter 9: What Happens When 149
Chapter 10: Finding Support 165
Part 5: The Part of Tens 175
Chapter 11: Ten Ways to Improve Your Partner's Pregnancy 177
Chapter 12: Ten Ways Dads Build Baby's — and Family's — Wellbeing 183
Glossary 189
Index 199
