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Dad's Guide To Pregnancy For Dummies

eng

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non fiction

Dad's Guide To Pregnancy For Dummies

electronic resource

dictionaries

881417077

Every father-to-be's handbook for knowing what to expect when expecting! In today's world, men are more involved in their wives' pregnancies than ever before. This 2nd Edition of Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives new fathers a hands-on guide that covers all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy. It is a wealth of information on topics, such as setting up the nursery, childbirth 101, and how to take care of your newborn. The book includes ideas for knowing the right time to break the news and the pregnancy timeline. Once the baby arrives

At a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: You're Going to Be a Dad (Yes, You); Chapter 1: Welcome to Dad Land; The Glorious, Frightening, Mind-Boggling World of Fatherhood; Becoming a Modern Dad; Deciding to Take the Plunge (Or Not); Peering into the Pregnancy Crystal Ball; Chapter 2: Your Conception Primer; Sperm, Meet Egg: Baby Making 101; Evaluating Health to Get Ready for Parenthood; Keeping Sex from Becoming a Chore; Taking a Brief yet Important Look at InfertilitySharing Your Decision to Have a BabyPart II: The Final Countdown: Nine Months (Or Less!) to Baby; Chapter 3: Balancing Joy, Anxiety, and Nausea: The First Trimester; Baby on Board: It's Official!; Early Prenatal Care: Kicking Off a Nine-Month-Long Relationship; Baby's Development during the First Trimester; Dealing with Possible Complications in the First Trimester; Reducing Early Developmental Risks; Common First Trimester Discomforts -- Yours and Hers; Chapter 4: Growing into the Second Trimester; Tracking Baby's Development during the Second TrimesterChecking Out Mom's Development in the Second TrimesterTesting in the Second Trimester; Having Sex in the Second Trimester; Exploring Different Options for Childbirth Classes; Dealing with Insurance (Or a Lack Thereof); Chapter 5: Nesting, Registering, and Naming (Oh My!); A Guy's Guide to "Nesting"; Understanding the Art of the Baby Registry; Surviving the Baby Shower; Naming Your Baby; Chapter 6: Preparing for What Could -- But Probably Won't -- Go Wrong; Managing Pregnancy-Related Medical Issues; Handling Abnormal Ultrasounds; Preparing Yourself for Preterm Labor and DeliveryHi, Baby Baby Baby: Having MultiplesKeeping Cool in Monetary Emergencies; Chapter 7: Nearing the Finish Line: The Third Trimester; Tracking Baby's Development during the Third Trimester; Finding Out What Mom Goes Through in the Third Trimester; Guaranteeing a Smooth Admissions Process; Picking a Pediatrician; Whose Baby Is This, Anyway? Dealing with Overbearing Family Members; Chapter 8: The Copilot's Guide to Birthing Options; Choosing Where to Deliver; Making Sure Your Birth Practitioner Is a Good Fit; Looking at Labor Choices; Creating a Birth PlanPicking the Cast: Who's Present, Who Visits, and Who Gets a CallPart III: Whoa Baby! Labor, Delivery, and the First Days at Home; Chapter 9: Wowing the Maternity Floor: How to Be the Best Labor and Delivery Partner; When It's Time, It's Time -- Is It Time?; Supporting Your Partner During Labor; Looking at What Happens During and After Labor; Walking Through Common Labor Procedures; Coping with Labor Pain; Deviating from Your Birth Plan/Vision; Having a Cesarean; Chapter 10: Caring for Your Newborn; Getting Your First Look at a Typical Newborn; Feeding a Newborn; Changing Diapers