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.
By:
Justin Coulson
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd Australian Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 22mm,
Width: 14mm,
Spine: 1mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9781119910312
ISBN 10: 1119910315
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 27 July 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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
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.
