Dad''s Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies - Editio

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.

List of 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

About the author

Justin Coulson, PhD, is co-host of Channel 9's Parental Guidance where he provides expert parenting advice. He is the founder of happyfamilies.com.au and the Happy Families podcast. He earned his doctorate in psychology from the University of Wollongong.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Coulson, Justin Coulson
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2023
• EAN: 9781119910312
• ISBN: 978-1-119-91031-2
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Non-fiction book; Ratgeber, Self-help, Ratgeber Erziehung, parenting