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There is more to life when your family is growing than What to Expect When You're Expecting. For the expecting dad, there is joy—and fear. Here is a helpful guide to prenatal care, exercise, sex, travel, pets, things to buy, paternity leave, and much more. Your partner is pregnant, and by now you're undoubtedly experiencing the element of fear that every dad-to-be feels upon learning a new baby is on the way. Well, sir, it's time to embrace this fear and tackle parenthood and the pregnancy process head-on! Packed with information, tips, and advice, from the development of your baby month by month to how to help your partner throughout the birth—Pregnancy for First-Time Dads is a jargon-free, easy read that will help you understand what to expect during pregnancy and how to plan for the weeks ahead. The breakdown of advice includes:Preparing your partner for pregnancyThe first trimester: 0–12 weeksThe second trimester: 13–27 weeksThe third trimester: 28–40 weeksBirth and beyondLife with a newborn It's never too early to start preparing your home to accommodate a baby. Whether you or someone you know will soon be fathering a bundle of joy, Pregnancy for First-Time Dads will serve as an invaluable resource and will properly prepare you for the joy of fatherhood.

The fourth edition of this best-selling, ground-breaking, information-packed guide for dads-to-be is now significantly, updated, revised, and expanded.We are expecting! The twentieth-anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insight into the emotional, financial, and physical—yes, physical—effects of impending parenthood on men. Thanks to this handy reference moms-to-be will know their partner understands and supports them during this anxious and exciting time, and that he has all the tools he needs to be a fantastic, hands-on dad.This information-packed, month-by-month guide incorporates the expertise of top practitioners in their fields, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. It also draws from Brott's own experience as a father of three and from the real-world experiences of the thousands of dads he's interviewed. With the humor of New Yorker cartoons and Brott's gentle approach, The Expectant Father serves as a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy!What's new in this edition of The Expectant Father?• The latest health and safety info• How technology is changing fatherhood• How men's brains change by being involved during pregnancy• Society's shifting expectations for dads• The amazing effects on children when fathers are active partners before birth• How pre-birth participation makes dads more likely to be active parents post-birth• Updated resources... and new research on the big questions that haven't changed much over the years:• Am I really ready to be a dad?• How are we going to afford this? How do I balance work and family?• Will I be able to handle labor and delivery while being there for my partner? What if something goes wrong?• How will this affect my relationship with my partner?• Will we ever have sex again?• What am I supposed to do with a new baby?• How can I be a good dad?• Will I ever see my friends again or have any time to myself?

Most men will agree that the arrival of a baby — whether the first or fifth — can be panic inducing. Parenting expert Joe Kelly uses his years as a dad and granddad to help any father-to-be get through the uncertainty and life-changing experiences. Dads-to-be will understand what their partners are going through and what they should (and should not) do to help. Essential content also includes the details of baby's development within the womb, the financial impact of a new baby, tips on getting the nursery ready, and much more.

There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy - this book's here to help you avoid all(most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on what you can be doing for her rather than what's happening to her.She's pregnant. She knows that. You know that. And her 152 baby books tell her exactly what she can expect. Your job is to learn what you can do between the stick turning blue and the drive to the delivery room to make the next nine months go as smoothly as possible. That's where John Pfeiffer steps in. Like any good coach, he's been through it. He's dealt with the morning sickness and doctor visits, painting the baby's nursery and packing the overnight bag, choosing a name, hospital, and the color of the car-seat cover. All the while he remained positive and responsive - there with a'You're beautiful'when necessary - but assertive during the decision-making process (he didn't want to wind up with a kid named Percy). And now it's your turn.She might be having the baby, but you have plenty of responsibilities.

The Birth Parter Handbook is a concise, contemporary guide for today's birth partners, showing them exactly what they can do to help create a positive birth experience, whether the mother gives birth naturally or with medication, at home, in a childbearing center, or in a hospital.With a special emphasis on the psychological changes of labor, this guide also introduces a new approach to understanding labor made popular through the author's nationwide childbirth workshops, called the'laboring mind response.'Birth partners will gain new insight into the mother's altered state of mind and altered behavior during labor, and be given an easy-to-follow, eight-step method that teaches the mind to cooperate with the body and will help make childbirth less stressful and more natural for the mother.

A comprehensive glossary of terms, a resource section, medical information, and tips for supporting your partner during pregnancy and the birth of your new babyPregnancy can be a thrilling adventure for a couple. Although most attention is directed toward the mom-to-be, the nine months of pregnancy are an exciting, moving -- and, yes, occasionally stressful! -- time for the expectant father as well. Written with the needs and concerns of the dad-to-be in mind, this book will also help you be the best father you can be by covering such topics as:The tests and procedures your partner may undergoThe impact of pregnancy on your relationship and how to handle itWays to evaluate the expenses of having a babyHow to be a great labor coach

Everything you need to know about fatherhood -- but were afraid to ask!.Why are all parenting books directed at mommies? Daddies need help, too. In fact, when you think about it, they may need more help than their naturally maternal mates do. They need guidance, comfort, and validation. They probably also need a good night's sleep, and they definitely need a good laugh. What the Heck Were You Expecting? provides month-by-month counsel for the spit-up covered, the sleep deprived, and the just plain peek-a-booed out, including such subjects as:What your wife might be complaining about (... anything she can think of)What your above-average child may be doing (... paying attention to small objects) What you might be concerned about (... the meaning of life)A couple of things to say to let her know that you're caring, sensitive, and up on the required reading (...'Listen to this one: Statistics show that attendance at work is better among married men with children and spikes even higher among fathers of newborns. Quite a coincidence, huh?') Thomas Hill, registered father and author of the best-selling What to Expect When Your Wife Is Expanding, answers every father's questions about:ESPN as Edu-tainmentHorsy Knee BurnZen and the Art of Spoon-feedingBasics of Crib AssemblyNap Time... and How to Hide It from Your Boss...among other topics.