Dad's 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 man's 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 Don't 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 won't) 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