The Complete Guide to Pregnancy for Dads

Everything you need to know, written by dads who've been exactly where you are. Honest, practical, and reassuring guidance from the first positive test to bringing baby home.

Week-by-week pregnancy guide from a dad's perspective

Trimester-specific advice and support strategies

Complete labor & delivery preparation

First 6 weeks with baby: survival tactics

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What's Inside

Six comprehensive chapters covering every stage of your journey

The News

Processing the reality of becoming a dad and managing your initial reaction (whether it was planned or not).

First Trimester: Weeks 1-13

What's happening, how to support your partner through morning sickness, and dealing with early pregnancy anxiety.

Second Trimester: Weeks 14-27

The "honeymoon phase" of pregnancy, feeling the baby kick, and preparing your home and finances.

Third Trimester: Weeks 28-40

Getting uncomfortable, hospital bag prep, birth plan discussions, and the final countdown.

Labor & Delivery

What to really expect, how to support during labor, and handling the unexpected.

The Fourth Trimester

First days home, sleep deprivation tactics, supporting your recovering partner, and adjusting to fatherhood.

What Early Readers Are Saying

"This book saved my sanity. No fluff, no judgment—just real talk from guys who get it. I wish I'd had this from day one."

— Tom R., First-time Dad

"Finally, a pregnancy book that doesn't make me feel like an afterthought. The labor chapter alone was worth the price."

— Marcus J., Expecting Father

"Practical, honest, and actually funny at times. I'm on my second kid and learned things I wish I'd known the first time around."

— David L., Dad of Two

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Chapter 2: First Trimester (Weeks 1-13)

Week 6: The Morning Sickness Reality Check

Let's get real about morning sickness. First, it's a terrible name because it can strike at literally any time of day. Second, when they say "some women experience nausea," they're underselling it. For many partners, this is more like "every smell makes me want to throw up and I can't look at food without gagging."

Here's what helped us (and might help you):

The Smell Protocol: Your cologne, favorite foods, even the garbage—all potential triggers now. Ask what smells are okay and which ones need to go. I switched deodorants three times before finding one that didn't make my wife nauseous...

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