Dad's Guide To Pregnancy For Dummies E-Book

Mathew Miller

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 574

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

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.

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Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies®, 2nd Edition

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2014930422

ISBN 978-1-118-85865-3 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-118-86026-7 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-86045-8 (ebk)

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Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies, 2nd Edition

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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

A father? Who, me?

Reacting to a life-changing event

Dealing with fatherhood fears

Debunking six common myths

Becoming a Modern Dad

Changes in your personal life

Changes in your professional life

Lifestyle changes to consider

Deciding to Take the Plunge (Or Not)

Determining whether you’re ready

Telling your partner you’re ready

Telling your partner you’re not ready

Being patient when one of you is ready (and the other isn’t)

Dealing with an unexpected pregnancy

Welcoming long-awaited pregnancies

Peering into the Pregnancy Crystal Ball

First trimester

Second trimester

Third trimester

Chapter 2: Your Conception Primer

Sperm, Meet Egg: Baby Making 101

Producing a mature egg

Sending in some good sperm

Making the journey and attaching to the uterus

Answering FAQs about getting pregnant

Evaluating Health to Get Ready for Parenthood

Discovering female health issues that affect conception

Recognizing issues that cause fertility problems in men

Assessing lifestyle choices that affect eggs and sperm

Keeping Sex from Becoming a Chore

Choosing the best time for conception

Scheduling sex: The do’s and don’ts

Taking a Brief yet Important Look at Infertility

Knowing the facts about infertility

Checking on potential problems when nothing’s happening

Working through it when your partner needs treatment

Exploring solutions when your sperm don’t stack up

Examining new developments in infertility treatments

Deciding how far to go to get pregnant

Sharing Your Decision to Have a Baby

Considering the pros and cons of spilling the beans

Handling unsolicited advice about reproduction

Part 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!

Reacting when your partner breaks the news

Making the announcement to friends and family

Overcoming your fears of being a father

Early Prenatal Care: Kicking Off a Nine-Month-Long Relationship

Finding a medical practitioner who works for both of you

Attending the first (and longest) prenatal visit

Going to the first ultrasound

Baby’s Development duringthe First Trimester

He may not look likemuch now, but . . .

Amazing changes inweeks 7 to 12

Dealing with Possible Complications in the First Trimester

Miscarrying in early pregnancy

Understanding ectopic pregnancy

Coping with pregnancy loss

Reducing Early Developmental Risks

Smoking and development problems

Drinking during pregnancy

OTC and prescription drugs and their health risks

Autism spectrum risks and prevention

Common First Trimester Discomforts — Yours and Hers

Helping your partner cope with early symptoms

Getting used to strange new maternal habits

Taking on your emerging support role

Chapter 4: Growing into the Second Trimester

Tracking Baby’s Development during the Second Trimester

Growing and changing in months four and five

Refining touches in the sixth month

Checking Out Mom’s Development in the Second Trimester

Gaining weight the right way

Looking pregnant at last!

Testing in the Second Trimester

Preparing for the risks of tests and ultrasounds

Understanding blood tests and amniocentesis

Following up on the test results

Scrutinizing ultrasounds

Having Sex in the Second Trimester

Maintaining a healthy sex life during pregnancy

Addressing common myths and concerns

Exploring Different Options for Childbirth Classes

Dealing with Insurance (Or a Lack Thereof)

Understanding your insurance

Having a baby without insurance

Chapter 5: Nesting, Registering, and Naming (Oh My!)

A Guy’s Guide to “Nesting”

Making the house spick-and-span — and then some

Engaging in Pinterest preparedness

Setting up the nursery

Arranging the nursery for two or more

Baby-proofing 101

Understanding the Art of the Baby Registry

Doing your homework ahead of time to get what you want

Finding out what you need — and what you think you won’t need but can’t live without!

Discovering five things you don’t have to have but will adore

Checking out five things you don’t have to have and will never adore

Surviving the Baby Shower

Naming Your Baby

Narrowing down your long list

Reconciling father/mother differences of opinion

Discussing choices withfriends and family

Chapter 6: Preparing for What Could — But Probably Won’t — Go Wrong

Managing Pregnancy-Related Medical Issues

Hypertensive conditions in pregnancy

Gestational diabetes

Placenta previa

Mandatory bed rest

Handling Abnormal Ultrasounds

Birth defects

Fetal demise

Preparing Yourself for Preterm Labor and Delivery

Recognizing the risks of preterm delivery

Handling feelings of guilt

Navigating the NICU

Knowing what to expect with a preemie

Clarifying common problems

Learning the ropes — er, wires

Preparing for preemie setbacks

Taking baby home

Hi, Baby Baby Baby: Having Multiples

Multiple identities: What multiples are and who has them

Health risks for mom

Risks for the babies

Keeping Cool in Monetary Emergencies

Checking out your insurance limits

Covering the cost of unexpected medical expenses

Chapter 7: Nearing the Finish Line: The Third Trimester

Tracking Baby’s Development during the Third Trimester

Adding pounds and maturing in the seventh and eighth months