Alright, future papas, gather around! So, you've got a little bun in the oven—nope, not baking actual bread, but you're in the game, and it's time to bring your A-game. Ready to toss the old "just nod and smile" strategy and become the champ of pregnancy support? Let's jump into some quirky and downright delightful ways to nail this dad role.
Read MoreJust a Simple C-Section. “Lets get this over with already”. Those were the thoughts going through my head after an agonizing 16 hours of watching my wife in labor. All of that excitement we felt for 9 months turned to frustration after the epidural didn’t work and Emily felt extreme pain with every contraction. We decided we would have a C -section. I finally started feeling some of the anxiety melting away. After all, all I’d ever been told were that C Sections were routine surgeries.
Read MoreIt is so important to look after yourself and your partner, especially during the period after welcoming a new life into the world! Below are some tips for keeping your energy levels up and taking care of your own well-being, following the birth of your baby...
Read MorePregnancy is life-altering for a woman and very demanding on her body and mind, and as a man, the least you can do is make everything more bearable for her. You can make the pregnancy a little easier for your wife by being supportive and handy around the house. Here‘s how to care for your pregnant wife.
Read MoreI was delighted to read and eagerly devour Ben Berman’s new collection of poems Figuring In The Figure, which he boldly delivers from the perspective of his multi-faceted role of being a new father, a husband, and a man. As any father will tell you, until the 21st Century, there has been little or no...
Read MoreYou are about to embark on an exciting facet of adulthood: A newborn is entering your life. Before your new baby comes home with you, you need to turn your bachelor pad into a baby haven. Along with preparing the baby's room and stocking up on baby supplies such as diapers, you have to...
Read MoreBeing a daddy-to-be is one of the most beautiful times in any man’s life. Everyone’s experience with becoming a parent is unique and should be cherished every moment. When it comes to preparing for fatherhood, there really is no magic formula that fits all. What you can do though...
Read MoreHere is a charming video from our top contributor, Gareth Hutchins, who recently became a very proud father to a beautiful baby girl named Mila. This is a cute tribute video to the ladies in his life!
Read MoreIf you have a little bundle of joy on the way, you and your partner will no doubt be trying to get ready for the birth. This is probably a much more stressful time for your partner. After all, she is the one who will have to go through the whole labor process! But, there are plenty of ways you...
Read MoreSpeaking as a man who is yet to witness a baby tearing his wife’s perineum apart with just its head, I think it’s the waiting that’s the hardest part. We’ve been on tenterhooks for two weeks ever since...
Read MorePregnancy is a wondrous time, but all of those changes that happen when you are growing a new life can really take a toll on the body. When pain and discomfort strikes...
Read MoreDepressed fathers-to-be are more likely to have a child born prematurely, a study has found. Scientists have long known that depression among pregnant women increases the chance of a premature birth.
Read MoreThis is the heart-warming moment a father-to-be burst into tears after his wife surprised him with a pregnancy test disguised as an Apple Watch.
Read MoreThe idea of bonding with an unborn child has been a source of fascination for some for many years. But can a child really hear and recognise its parents’ voice? And if so, would it react in a certain way?
Read MoreAches and pains. Mood swings. That constant pressure on your bladder that sends you running to the bathroom at all hours of the day. Pregnancy isn’t all about that maternal glow…
Read MoreWhat you don't know about a GentleBirth Dad. You hear a lot of Moms on pregnancy forums throwing out comments about how their partners will act in labor. Examples being “I hope he doesn’t annoy me” or "faint”: These are rarely concerns GentleBirth Moms have regarding the abilities...
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