Becoming a new father is a big step. Whether you are excited or unsure (and both are common feelings), you may feel a bit distant from the pregnancy and your baby. Feeling outside of your partner’s experience of her pregnancy can be disorienting.
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Section 2 – What about dad?
She says she’s pregnant, but you don’t see the changes right away. Within a few weeks her nausea and fatigue are followed by what you might perceive as ‘weight gain’, but really it’s her pregnancy. And about the baby? Well, most fathers say that the baby does not feel “real” to them until the baby is born.
Couples often find that pregnancy creates stress in their relationship. She is thinking of the baby and feeling pregnant every moment of her day. After the ‘announcement’ phase of the pregnancy, life for you may turn back to ‘work as …
Section 3 – Practical tips for Dads
It can sometimes be hard to know how to be involved as an expectant or new dad. Check out our printable checklist for some practical tips. There’s space for you to add your own ideas too!