The Dad S Playbook To Labor And Birth

Author : Theresa Halvorsen,Brad Halvorsen
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780544067738

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The Dad's Playbook to Labor and Birth by Theresa Halvorsen,Brad Halvorsen Pdf

A basic guide for the man who wants to help his partner in labor but who doesn’t want to study obstetrics or question a doctor’s advice. You need a game plan, Dad! You’re going to be a father, and you’re nervous about the birth. You know what your partner is supposed to do, but how can you, the rookie coach, really shine? Are you afraid you’ll fumble—forget the breathing patterns, fall asleep, maybe even faint when the baby crowns? Quit worrying! Just get into the huddle with Theresa and Brad Halvorsen, a couple of pros who will clear your head of the blur of information from the birthing class and tell you what you really need to know to perform at your best. From The Dad’s Playbook to Labor and Birth, you’ll learn how to: Anticipate your partner’s needs (does she really want eight people in the birthing room!) Know when she’s going into labor Pack your own hospital bag (don’t forget the snacks) Develop your own set of tricks to ease labor Write up a cheat sheet to ensure that you don’t forget anything Make full use of the hospital’s staff, equipment, and services Take care of your team in the days after birth Theresa and Brad offer plenty of laughs along with the strategic advice and the slap on the back you need to run with the ball when the Big Day comes. With the help of The Dad’s Playbook to Labor and Birth, you can bet that at the end of the day, you, your partner, and the new little rookie will be dancing in the end zone!

Author : Theresa Halvorsen
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781558326729

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The Dad's Playbook to Labor and Birth by Theresa Halvorsen Pdf

Offers advice for new fathers to be prepared for labor and childbirth.

Author : Richard Jones,Barry Robert Ozer
Publisher : Sellers Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1416208895

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A Dude's Guide to Babies by Richard Jones,Barry Robert Ozer Pdf

A Dude's Guide to Babies: The New Dad's Playbook is a fun user's manual for every dude who's sweating all the small and big stuff about bringing up his little dude or dudette. With seven children between them (and wives who helped somewhere in there ) Richard Jones and Barry Robert Ozer share straight talk, practical advice, and personal experiences (their own and those of other dads) to ease the stress about cleaning, feeding, and playing with your newborn, as well as keeping him or her safe, happy, and not in need of too much therapy. This guide reveals what to do in the delivery room ( Houston, We Have Splashdown ), how to baby-proof your home without going over-the-top, the inside scoop on poop, questions to ask the doctor for a well-child visit, and it also includes Pop's Quizzes so dudes can test their Dad-fu (think Kung-fu only with more diapers and fewer mystical quests).The funny, short chapters will keep new Dads interested as well as allow them time to catch a few minutes of the game before the baby wakes up. This is the must-have book that tells what to really expect after all those months of expecting...and how to thrive (and not just survive) as a new dad.

Author : Brian W. Salmon,Kirsten Brunner
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781684031610

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The Birth Guy's Go-To Guide for New Dads by Brian W. Salmon,Kirsten Brunner Pdf

A must-have baby shower gift for expectant dads! In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula, and certified lactation counselor Brian Salmon and perinatal mental health and relationship expert Kirsten Brunner offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners. Gone are the days when fathers would nervously pace the waiting room while their partners gave birth. Dads are participating in childbirth now more than ever before. However, if you’re like many men, you may feel unprepared, uncomfortable, or even unwelcome in the birth room. For you, this book offers battle-tested tips to help you get in the game and prepare for one of the most incredible adventures of your life. Based on the author’s Rocking Dadschildbirth course, this book will teach you everything you need to know about supporting your partner through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond. In this guide, you’ll discover pointers and advice you won’t find in any other childbirth or breastfeeding guide, including: A list of items to pack for the hospital that will help mom’s labor go more smoothly Stealth communication skills that you can utilize during early labor to support mom and keep her in a positive state of mind How to write a birth plan that the labor and delivery nurses will actually pay attention to What to say and do—and what not to say and do—when mom is in active labor and feeling all the feelings A detailed account of what to expect in the delivery room as a birth partner, and how to navigate the unknown terrains when things don’t go as planned How to help mom achieve proper nipple latch when she attempts breastfeeding for the first time Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll find tips for maintaining a strong relationship with your partner before, during, and after the birth so that you feel closer than ever when you launch into the wild yet wonderful world of parenthood.

Author : Mathew Miller,Sharon Perkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118858653

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Dad's Guide To Pregnancy For Dummies by Mathew Miller,Sharon Perkins Pdf

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, this handbook gives you the low-down on what you can expect during the first six months, such as how to change diapers and feed the little one. You'll also explore much more in-depth topics such as the new technology behind ultrasounds, and the information that is gleaned from them, the lowdown on vaccination updates, information to take the fear out of cesarean sections, tips on prenatal depression, new developments on infertility treatments, and so much more! Helps to take the fear out of fatherhood with down-to-earth advice and information Reveals how smoking leads to development problems and the possible dangers of e-cigarettes Shows new dads a playbook for how they can help throughout the pregnancy and during the delivery Offers practical tips for chronicling baby's life from ultrasound to year one If you're going to be a new dad, this is a survival guide of what to expect as your bundle of joy is on the way is the complete, easy-to-read resource for preparing with your partner.

Author : Benjamin Watson
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781493404964

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The New Dad's Playbook by Benjamin Watson Pdf

When it comes to the unknown territory of having a baby, moms-to-be have nearly unending resources to plan and execute a healthy pregnancy and navigate those first months and years as a parent with confidence. New dads? Not so much. They want to get in the game too, but, says Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson, "I could find clearer direction for putting together a baby swing than for taking care of a newborn child." The New Dad's Playbook is every man's game plan to being the best partner and the best father, from pre-season (preparing for fatherhood) to Super Bowl (birth) to post-season (after baby is home). It helps men understand what their wives are going through physically and emotionally during and after pregnancy, allowing them to support their most important teammate. It tells men what to expect when their baby is home--and what to do when the unexpected happens. This tell-it-like-it-is book will take men from just winging it to winning it.

Author : Dean Beaumont
Publisher : Random House
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781448148394

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The Expectant Dad's Handbook by Dean Beaumont Pdf

Becoming a dad can be a daunting time – especially when most pregnancy and parenting information is targeted towards women. This exciting new book, from a leading expert in working with expectant dads, doesn’t sideline or speak down to men. Instead it provides an array of targeted information to fully prepare men for their new roles – as both birth partners and fathers. The Expectant Dad’s Handbook is a one-stop guide for men on their path to fatherhood. It provides practical answers to all the questions on the mind of a dad-to-be – from what to expect at each stage of pregnancy to how to cope with any worries and fears about becoming a dad. It also reveals unique insights into a dad’s role during labour, showing key strategies for improving the birth. Both practical and accessible, this guide will provide all the information and advice fathers need for the journey ahead.

Author : Kevin Nelson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-18
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781440574443

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The Everything Father-to-Be Book by Kevin Nelson Pdf

This survival guide shows men how to balance home and work responsibilities, maintain a sex life during their wife's pregnancy, and find effective ways to support and encourage expectant mothers.

Author : Penny Simkin
Publisher : Harvard Common Press
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781558329102

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Birth Partner 5th Edition by Penny Simkin Pdf

Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, partners, friends, relatives, and doulas have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother, from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Now fully revised in its fifth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth, and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. The Birth Partner includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way Epidurals and other medications for labor Pitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care and much more For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

Author : Penny Simkin
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781558328198

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The Birth Partner - Revised 4th Edition by Penny Simkin Pdf

Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, new mothers' mates, friends, and relatives and doulas (professional birth assistants) have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother from the last few weeks of pregnancy through the early postpartum period. Fully revised in its fourth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide for preparing to help a woman through childbirth and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. This completely updated edition includes thorough information on: Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun; Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way; Epidurals and other medications for labor; Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain; Cesarean birth and complications that may require it; Breastfeeding and newborn care; And much more. For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.

Author : Matthew M. F. Miller,Sharon Perkins
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781119867173

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Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies by Matthew M. F. Miller,Sharon Perkins Pdf

An invaluable handbook to being the best father-to-be you can be during one of the most exciting times of your life Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies walks you through the ins and outs of how to best support your partner through the logistical, physical, and emotional challenges of pregnancy. Yes, we know that you won’t be doing the lion’s share of the work over the next nine months, but you can do your part by getting a head start on learning critical information about the ins and outs of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the first few months of baby care. You’ll get the lowdown on topics like setting up a nursery, how to be helpful during childbirth, and the best way to change a diaper. You’ll even find advice about when to let other people in on the fact that you’re expecting. The book also offers: Comprehensive info on ultrasounds, caesarean sections, infertility treatments, and other pre-birth and birth-related subjects Brand-new updates on using a surrogate, sperm donation, and what dads can do when they won’t be physically present during the pregnancy Strategies for handling prenatal depression Full of authoritative and easy-to-follow tips and techniques to get you ready for the big day (and all the days that follow it), Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is your survival guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and fatherhood.

Author : Rose St. John
Publisher : Ringing Bell Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0981792405

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Fathers at Birth by Rose St. John Pdf

Author : Glade B. Curtis,Judith Schuler
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-10-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780786727346

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Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be by Glade B. Curtis,Judith Schuler Pdf

A comprehensive glossary of terms, a resource section, medical information, and tips for supporting your partner during pregnancy and the birth of your new baby Pregnancy can be a thrilling adventure for a couple. Although most attention is directed toward the mom-to-be, the nine months of pregnancy are an exciting, moving -- and, yes, occasionally stressful! -- time for the expectant father as well. Written with the needs and concerns of the dad-to-be in mind, this book will also help you be the best father you can be by covering such topics as: The tests and procedures your partner may undergo The impact of pregnancy on your relationship and how to handle it Ways to evaluate the expenses of having a baby How to be a great labor coach

Author : Armin A. Brott
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781459609440

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The Expectant Father by Armin A. Brott Pdf

This indespensible book explores the emotional, financial, and even physical changes the father-to-be may experience during his partners pregnancy. Written in an easy-to-absorb format and filled with sound advice and practical tips for men on such topics as how to make sense of your conflicting emotions, how pregnancy affects your sex life, and how to start a college fund, this volume reassures, commiserates, and informs. It also incorporates the wisdom of top experts in the field, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. This new edition features the latest research on many topics, from the reasons for premature birth to nutritional supplements. The finances section has been updated; advice for expectant adoptive fathers has been added throughout; information for fathers expecting twins and other multiples is included; and the resources section and bibliography have been considerably expanded. Illustrated throughout with New Yorker-style cartoons that will make even the most anxious father chuckle, this book is the essential reference for all expectant couples.

Author : Armin A. Brott,Jennifer Ash Rudick
Publisher : WW Norton
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780789260826

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The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (Fifth Edition) (The New Father) by Armin A. Brott,Jennifer Ash Rudick Pdf

The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners. This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for your baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, guiding you through the big day; and the other on what comes next, covering the first few months after the baby’s arrival. This new edition of The Expectant Father is updated from cover to cover with the latest information on fertility options, delivery options, navigating pregnancy in a post–COVID-19 world—and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers, and the real-life experience of hundreds of dads and moms. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)