Publisher's Synopsis
Can't wait to meet your little one, but also panicking because you don't know what to do? Wish you could be more helpful and supportive to your pregnant partner, but you have no idea what's going on with her? If you are like most expectant fathers, you are both excited and anxious about this big step in the lives of you and your partner. You can help your partner by understanding the changes she is going through and by being a prepared and supportive father-to-be. This book explains - why the father's role is important to a healthy pregnancy - the physical and emotional changes your partner will experience during pregnancy - sex during and after pregnancy - what happens during prenatal care visits - how to help during labor and delivery - what fathers can do after the baby is born - Planning For the Future - Common Myths for Pregnancy - Baby Names: How Do You Know What One is the Right One? - Deal with your Parenting Anxieties - How to Handle Essential Baby Care - Strengthening the Paternal Bond and more... A father can play an important role in his partner's pregnancy. Your job as a father begins long before. Research has shown that women with supportive partners have fewer health problems in pregnancy and more positive feelings about their changing bodies. This book is going to show you how to navigate the confusing and often overwhelming world of fatherhood in the most effective manner possible. By following the advice in this book, you will be fully prepared to navigate every stage of pregnancy and babyhood with your partner and your new baby. The Pregnancy Guide for Men is designed to give you the easiest, most accurate, and complete information that you need for stepping into parenthood. As a dad-to-be, you've got a lot on your plate. From balancing work and life to prioritizing your relationship with your partner, the demands of fatherhood are already starting to develop and you'll be ready and able to take them on. Don't spend time guessing and worrying over matters like finances, self-care, and social support. It's never been easier to learn all you'll need to know about parenting -- take it from someone who's been in your shoes and knows what you're going through. Nobody is born with the ability to raise a child. Being a wonderful father does not imply being flawless but rather confidently embracing and engaging in the pregnancy process. It can be a confusing and overwhelming experience.
