Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is packed with practical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from a dad’s unique point of view. When it comes to pregnancy, dads’ roles have changed so much in the past few decades that expectant fathers don’t always know where to turn to for guidance and advice on this milestone event. Now they do! Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies covers: What to expect at doctor’s visitsTips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy and preparing for fatherhoodAdvice on birth plans, labour and delivery, and the first days and weeks of a baby’s life Packed with helpful information on the typical struggles and feelings expectant fathers face, Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives first-time fathers and veteran dads alike a wealth of useful information.
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Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is packed with practical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from a dad's unique point of view.
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Introduction 1 Part I: So You Want to Be a Dad 7 Chapter 1: Fatherhood: A Glorious, Scary, Mind-Boggling and Amazing Experience 9 Chapter 2: Beyond the Bed: Conception Basics 25 Part II: Great Expectations: Nine Months and Counting 47 Chapter 3: Surviving Sudden Doubts and Morning Sickness: The First Trimester 49 Chapter 4: Growing Into the Second Trimester 65 Chapter 5: The Fun Stuff: Nesting, Preparing and Naming 81 Chapter 6: Expecting the Unexpected 95 Chapter 7: In the Home Stretch: The Third Trimester 113 Chapter 8: The Co-Pilot’s Guide to Birthing Options 125 Part III: Game Time! Labour, Delivery and Baby’s Homecoming 141 Chapter 9: Surviving Labour and Delivery 143 Chapter 10: Caring for Your Newborn 165 Chapter 11: Supporting the New Mum 187 Part IV: A Dad’s Guide to Worrying 207 Chapter 12: Dealing with Difficult Issues after Delivery 209 Chapter 13: Daddy 999: Survival Tips for Bumps, Lumps and Scary Moments 223 Chapter 14: Time and Money: The High Cost of Having a Baby 245 Chapter 15: Planning for Your New Family’s Future 265 Part V: The Part of Tens 277 Chapter 16: Ten Things She Won’t Ask for but Will Expect 279 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Be a Super Dad from Day One 285 Chapter 18: Ten Musts for the Stay-at-Home Dad 291 Index 297
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A man-to-man guide to surviving and thriving during pregnancy and beyond So, you're going to be a father – congratulations! Now take a deep breath and relax . . . but not too much. She may be the one who's pregnant, but if you want to keep mum and baby safe and healthy (and yourself sane), there's plenty you need to know about what's coming over the next nine months. In this witty, informative guide, Dr Roger Henderson, one of Britain's most trusted GPs, looks at pregnancy from a bloke's point of view. From the medical to the emotional to the financial, Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies fills you in on all the big issues associated with pregnancy and your role in it. You'll be armed with solid how-to advice on handling all the day-to-day challenges every dad-to-be faces. So you want to be a dad – get a grip on the normal fears and frustrations that come with deciding to become someone's dad A term of nine months – get the lowdown on life with a pregnant woman, from morning sickness to labour to mood swings, as well as important mum/baby health issues and birthing options Forewarned is forearmed – prep yourself practically and emotionally for labour, delivery and all that follows, from the first contraction to the first all-night crying session (baby's and yours) Preparation is everything – get a handle on all the stuff that keeps new dads up worrying at night, including post-delivery complications, congenital defects, postpartum depression and baby's inevitable illnesses Money, money, money – capitalise on expert advice and guidance on budgeting for a new baby and planning for your family's financial security Find some time – take advantage of time management techniques that help you set aside enough 'me time' to keep yourself sane, happy and totally in love with your bundle of joy Open the book and find: How to deal with becoming a dad Your partner's changing body, trimester by trimester A guide to living with a pregnant woman How your sex life will change Facts on labour and delivery The financial impact of adding a family member What to expect in the first six months after baby arrives The ins and outs of feeding and changing nappies Advice on common illnesses and emergencies Learn to: Get to grips with becoming a father Offer support throughout your partner's pregnancy Play an important role during labour and delivery Care for your newborn – from bottles to nappies
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'The detail is impressive and it's great for dads-to-be'. Pregnancy & Birth, December 2011. Informative and easy to read'. (Pregnancy & Birth, March 2012)

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781119976608
Publisert
2011-10-14
Utgiver
Vendor
For Dummies
Vekt
508 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
158 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336

Biographical note

Dr Roger Henderson is a practising GP. He frequently appears on radio and television and writes for a number of national publications.

Matthew M.F. Miller is a stay-at-home dad and author.

Sharon Perkins is a registered nurse and the author of several For Dummies books.