Dads Guide To Pregnancy For Dummies

Learn to: Recognize how your life will change Support your partner from conception through delivery Care for a newborn Invaluable advice for brand–new dads This practical, hands–on guide helps you know what to expect (and how to prepare) during the next nine months. It also arms you with the knowledge you need to be a supportive partner during labor and delivery and throughout the newborn phase. Face fatherhood fears head–on learn a few things you may not know about conception and debunk myths about a mans role in pregnancy Pregnancy perspective get sensitive, plain–English explanations of what your partner may experience during pregnancy, from morning sickness to cravings to prenatal depression Oh, baby find out what happens during and after labor, and how to survive those first days at home Dont panic! get your finances in order and discover how to deal with bumps, boo–boos, and baby poop Open the book and find: How your baby is growing Advice for handling what could (but probably wont) go wrong Pointers for becoming the best labor and delivery partner Ways to support a breastfeeding mom The warning signs of postpartum mood disorders in your partner How to bathe, diaper, and soothe an infant

Matthew M.F. Miller is a father of two and author of Maybe Baby: An Infertile Love Story. Sharon Perkins is a seasoned author and registered nurse with 25+ years experience providing prenatal and labor and delivery care.