Sharon Perkins - Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies

Staying involved is more than just sitting in front of the camera while you talk. Although you don’t need to write out a script before every video chat, keep a list of things that you want to ask about or talk to your partner about. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment when you’re chatting — and also hard to keep yourself present and ignoring everything that’s going on around you — and you may end the chat without ever touching on all the things you really wanted to ask about. So, keep a list.

As hard as it can be at times, it’s also important to stay present during your calls. Whether you’re talking to each other every day or once a month, make sure you’re totally there during your conversations. Obviously, no playing games on your phone while you’re talking! And no talking with other people in the background, if you can manage it. Having other people around can hinder both of you from saying what you really want to say.

Last but not least, remember that this too will pass. Yes, it’s a time you’ll never be able to get back, and it’s hard, but you’re going to have years to spend with your new baby, and plenty of time to make it up to them — and to your partner, too.

Part 2

IN THIS PART …

Become an educated dad-to-be by reading about your baby’s physical development throughout pregnancy so you can dazzle your partner with how much you know.

Participate in the fun parts of pregnancy — putting together a baby shower wish list, readying the nursery, and picking out a name.

Feel prepared in case things don’t go according to expectations. Although the odds are certainly in your favor, things can and do go wrong in pregnancy.

Handle the emotional ups and downs of the final three months as the reality that dadhood is just around the corner truly sinks in.

Find out all about birthing options — what they are, how they’ll affect your role as labor coach, and how to support the choices your partner makes.

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