New updated edition. Congratulations, you're having a baby. Yes, that's right, you're expecting too! David Caren delivers a long 'overdue' practical, straight-talking pregnancy guide for Irish expectant dads – all from a dad's perspective. Combining real-life experiences from a fraternity of Irish fathers, tried-and-tested tips and expert views, with highlights including: - Testing, Testing: Scans and Checks - What's Up, Doc? Monitoring Mum - Prams, Trams & Automobiles: Choosing the Right Wheels - Lights, Camera (Maybe?), ACTION: The Delivery - Gone with the Sleep: Surviving Sleep Deprivation Accessible, entertaining, reassuring – everything an expectant and new dad needs to know! Fully reviewed and updated.

A light and accessible guide for expectant dads which offers an honest and modern account of pregnancy from a dad's perspective. Combining real-life experiences from a fraternity of Irish fathers and an expert panel of midwives, obstetricians, psychologists and family finance advisors, The Irish Dad's Survival Guide to Pregnancy [& Beyond...] will accompany the expectant Dad throughout each trimester, mood change, the labour ward and those first few months of new family life. Includes technical, legal, medical and support issues. Entitlements, including paternity leave. Full of guidance from midwives, obstetricians and psychologists. Deals with the financial impact of becoming a father. Contains sections of advice from experienced fathers.

There's a lot you need to know about becoming a father. But you can't always find the info you need in pregnancy books for women. Let's face it, you want an easy-to-use "man-ual" that gives you step-by-step instructions as you enter this all-new terrain. Sure, it's good to know the size and weight of your growing baby, but what you really need is advice on how to get your pregnant partner to stop crying, pick out the best car seat for baby, and handle life when your mother-in-law comes for a visit. This useful guy-guide features information on: Balancing home and work responsibilities Maintaining an active sex life with your pregnant partner Babyproofing the home How to support and encourage your partner Knowing when to offer help and when to back off Plus, this new edition also contains advice and tips from dads who've been there and lived to tell the tale. Whether this is your first child or your fourth, The Everything Father-to-Be Book, 2nd Edition gives you all you need to be a perfect partner and a super dad!

You read the pregnancy books, the nine months flew by without a hitch, the birth was brilliant and your healthy baby arrived on schedule. Job done, right? Often, the birth of your baby can feel like the end of the journey but really the adventure has only just begun. If you look down at you-junior, heart swelling with pride, then think 'What now?', this book is for you. In this essential guide for new dads, Rob Kemp - the bestselling author of The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide - reveals what to expect in the first 18 months, arming you with the tools you need to be a fantastic dad. Covering everything from how to bond with your baby and support his development to practical issues, such as how to manage your working arrangements and finances, this book gives new dads the confidence, skills and knowledge to enjoy fatherhood - and do a brilliant job of it. Entertaining, informative, and packed full of expert advice, The New Dad's Survival Guide is the go-to guide for modern, hands-on dads.

An accessible, practical guide for the father-to-be, about pregnancy, the birth and what to expect during the first 6 weeks from a man who has been through it all, multiple times. For every man who has heard those two magic words: 'I'm pregnant' ... and immediately thought of two of his own! 'Written in a light, informative tone but backed with expert advice from male midwives and obstetricians ... "the" book in this genre' -- The Guardian 'Very supportive and encouraging' -- ***** Reader review 'Really helpful hints, tips and guidance' -- ***** Reader review 'Was much less nervous after reading this' -- ***** Reader review 'Funny, honest and witty' -- ***** Reader review ********************************************************************************************** From buying buggies and cutting the cord to dealing with your wife's breastfeeding in public - the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day. The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide tells you everything you need to know during your partner's pregnancy and the first few weeks of your new life as a dad. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychologists and obstetricians with first-hand accounts, it explains what's happening with her, what's going on with your baby, and what the hell you should be doing every step of the way. With tips from those who know, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you're armed and ready for your role as a new father - from discovery to delivery and beyond. A must-read for all fathers-to-be.

This is not just "another" pregnancy guide. It is the PERFECT guide for dads-to-be! So if you're going to be a father in a few months - this book is for you! And if you're going to be a mother - this is the BEST gift for your partner! "Mission: Pregnancy" is an easy to read, humorous, masculine pregnancy guide, that speaks in a manly voice about a subject that was previously only for women - pregnancy. It is an informative (and very funny) guide, full of tips and advice for all stages of pregnancy, delivery, and new parenthood. What is the connection between ovulation and garters? Why and how do you count pregnancy in weeks? What are genetic tests, and how much will they cost? When and how does the baby start to hear you, and what can you say to the baby? Everything you need to know about morning sickness, including critical coping mechanisms... useful advice for choosing your child's name - and what not to call baby... How to survive shopping for baby... Why should you bring a ski suit to the birthing room? and what will life after the birth will REALLY look like? This book is a must-read for every man whose partner is pregnant (or will be), and for every woman who wants to survive pregnancy without having her partner lose his shit entirely.

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.

OLYMPIAN, HOCKEY WORLD CUP GOALKEEPER OF THE TOURNAMENT, WINNER OF FOUR ALL AMERICAN AWARDS 'It was down to Ayeisha now. If she saved the next penalty, Ireland, the tournament underdogs, would be in the final – for the first time ever.' Growing up in Larne in County Antrim, Ayeisha was fearless. If she wasn't climbing trees, she was playing soccer, Irish dancing or throwing the javelin. When Ayeisha discovered hockey, she was hooked! The inspirational story of one of the best hockey goalkeepers in the world, who lost her mum at a young age, went into foster care, and found a home between the goal posts in the Senior Women's Irish hockey team.

Revised and updated in 2020 The creator of Twiniversity delivers an essential update to her must-have manual to having twins, now with expanded info on twin pregnancy and tandem breastfeeding, and advice on the best gear to help save your sanity. With almost two times as many sets of twins today as there were forty years ago, What to Do When You're Having Two has quickly become the definitive resource for expectant and new parents of multiples. A mom of fraternal twins and a world-renowned expert on parenting multiples, author Natalie Diaz launched Twiniversity, the world's leading global resource for twin parenting information and support online. Now, with her expanded edition of What to Do, she includes new information on breastfeeding, gear, sleep, and having two when you already have one, as well as: • creating your twin birth plan, • maintaining a realistic sleep schedule, • managing tandem breastfeeding, • stocking up on what you'll need (and knowing what high-tech products are now available and what's a waste of money), and • building a special bond with each of your twins. Accessible, informative, and humorous, What to Do When You're Having Two is the must-have manual for every parent of twins.

Becoming a dad for the first time can be both an exciting and daunting experience. The moment you find out your partner is pregnant, your world shifts and suddenly there's a million things to think about. What to Expect New Dad: The Essential Survival Guide for First Time Fathers During Pregnancy is the ultimate resource for dads-to-be who want to be there for their partners and babies in the best way possible. This book covers everything a new dad needs to know, from navigating health and wellness during pregnancy to preparing for labor and delivery and beyond. It's written in a funny, creative, and informative tone that will keep you engaged from start to finish. In the first section, you'll learn about the common pregnancy complications and how to deal with them, including managing gestational diabetes, coping with hyperemesis gravidarum, and dealing with high blood pressure during pregnancy. You'll also get tips on how to support your partner through these challenges. The second section covers birthing options, including hospital births, birth centers, and home births. You'll gain insight into the pros and cons of each option, and what to expect during the labor and delivery process. In the third section, you'll learn about pain management options during labor, preparing for a c-section, and how to prepare for the postpartum period. This section also covers coping with postpartum depression and anxiety, and supporting your partner's physical and emotional recovery. What to Expect New Dad is more than just a survival guide - it's a comprehensive resource that will empower you to be the best dad you can be. Whether you're feeling nervous or excited, this book will help you navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy and fatherhood with confidence and humor.