Elizabeth Benson 
The First-Time Dad’s Roadmap to Pregnancy and Parenthood [EPUB ebook] 
A Guide to The Emotional and Psychological Challenges of Fatherhood

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Discover how you can navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy with your partner and embrace the joy of fatherhood.

Are you anxious about taking on the responsibilities of supporting your pregnant partner and becoming a new dad?

Do you feel like you lack the necessary parenting skills and know next to nothing about what your partner is going through?

Wish you had a GPS for fatherhood to help you find your footing in the world of diapers, baby budgets, bonding with your growing family, and everything in between?

If these worries sound familiar, congratulations… you’re officially thinking like a dad!

Needless to say, pregnancy is no walk in the park, and being the rock your partner and future child need is an enormous undertaking.

Even before your child is born, your presence already matters. Studies have shown that being involved in your partner’s pregnancy doesn’t just help reduce her stress levels but can actually reduce the chances of your child having a low birth weight and positively affect both the mother and baby’s overall health.

Once the baby comes, you’ll be juggling three primary roles: protector, provider, and disciplinarian, which come with endless demands, immense worries, and crushing doubts.

While embarking on this unchartered path with all of these thoughts weighing on your mind can be overwhelming, you’re more than capable of overcoming your fears.

Start with this comprehensive, easy-to-read guide filled with practical advice and information on how to up your dad game and become a confident and fearless father.

Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll discover from this book:


  • A look into the common worries, fears, and stress triggers that come with being a first-time father… and how to conquer them

  • Discover why a father’s presence is so important to the health and wellbeing of both mother and child

  • Understanding ‘Dad Brain’ and the different ways fatherhood can change both your body and your brain

  • A complete guide to creating a bulletproof birth plan and making baby preparations to give you a sense of control over your fatherhood journey and your budding family

  • A comprehensive list of essential dad skills every father needs to know

  • Everything you need to know about prenatal visits and how you can ensure your partner and your baby are safe & healthy, every step of the way

  • An in-depth weekly timeline of your baby’s development… and all the physical and emotional changes your partner experiences along with it

  • Tips and tricks on how to look after the other participant of this pregnancy journey who is often overlooked… you!

  • A step-by-step guide on what to do during D-day (delivery day), and ways to build a strong bond with your newborn


And so much more.

Although all the parenting advice you find online – apart from the additional ones being thrown at you – already seems like a lot, you can cut through the noise and figure out how to make the best choices during your and your partner’s pregnancy journey.

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Table of Content

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Facing Your Fatherhood Fears

Responses to Pregnancy News

The Common Worries of New Dads

The Common Worries of New Moms

Fatherhood and Masculinity

Are You Ready to Be a Dad?

What Type of Dad Do You Want to Be?

Chapter 2: The Fatherhood Effect

Dad Brain: Is It a Thing?

More on Paternal Instinct

Pregnancy Symptoms in Fathers

Chapter 3: Navigating the Expectant Path-Preparing the Perfect Pregnancy Plan

Creating a Birth Plan

The Financial Elements of the Birth Plan

Knowing Your Rights

Birth Plans: A Comprehensive Template

Chapter 4: Initiating Dad Mode

Car Seat Installation

Keeping Mom Safe and Healthy

Babyproofing Your Home

Chapter 5: The Lowdown on Prenatal Check-Ups

Why You Should Be Present During Prenatal Visits

How Often Should They Be?

What Happens During a Prenatal Visit?

The Ideal Prenatal Visit Schedule

Questions to Ask During Prenatal Appointments

Family History and Genetic Testing

How to Be the Best Support Person for Your Partner

Chapter 6: A Peek Into the Womb

A Weekly Breakdown of What’s up With Baby and Mommy… and What You Can Do to Help

When Your Baby’s Due Date Has Passed

Your Sex Life During and After Pregnancy

Chapter 7: Overcoming the Challenges of Pregnancy

Pregnancy Complications

Postpartum Depression

Miscarriage

Problems and Stress Related to Relationships

Chapter 8: Remembering the Other Person in Your Pregnancy Journey

Postpartum Depression in Men

Coping With Miscarriages and Loss

Support Groups for Fathers

Self-Care Tips

Chapter 9: Preparing for Your First Day as a Dad… and Beyond

Why You Should Attend the Birth

D-Day Hospital Bag Packing Checklist

How to Help During Labor and Delivery

What Happens if You Don’t Make It Out of the House

The Apgar Score

The Newborn Screening Test

Taking Your Baby Home

New Dad Parenting Hacks

Conclusion

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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 286 ● ISBN 9781739431372 ● File size 0.3 MB ● Publisher Self-Help ● Published 2024 ● Edition 1 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 9347893 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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