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Including dad in your pregnancy is a great way to promote father-infant bonding. There are many things dad can do to help make pregnancy enjoyable for everyone and prepare for the birth of the baby and life afterwards.
What Dad Needs to Pack for the Hospital Bag
There are many, many articles written about what to pack for labor, but most of these focus on what moms needs with an occasional tidbit thrown out there for what to bring for baby. But what about dad? He needs things for labor as well.
Pregnancy Books for Dads from Pregnancy Information to Labor Support and Parents
Dads have a wide range of books to select from when it comes to pregnancy, birth and parenting. Try some of these on for size.
Getting Dad Involved in Pregnancy
Interested in getting your husband involved in your pregnancy? Here are some ideas to help bring you closer together in pregnancy.
Gifts for Fathers-to-Be
Every dad-to-be needs to feel loved and pampered too. These are some cool items you can get as a gift for that expectant dad as he waits for his new baby to let him know he is not forgotten.
Dads/Siblings Birth Stories
Birth stories from the dad's point of view.
10 Tips for New Dads
New dads need help too! Here's some quick advice.
Dad's View of Pregnancy
One dad tells it like it is from a guy's point of view.
Sympathetic Pregnancy
Couvade syndrome can strike at any point. Do you suffer from pregnancy symptoms too?
10 Tips for Dads to Make the Most of Pregnancy
Dads, here are some ways to help pregnancy go smoothly for all involved. Enjoy these tips from other dads and moms.
Birth Stories by Dads
Birth stories by dads for dads.
Top Gifts for Dads
What to buy the father in your life.
Getting Involved in Pregnancy
How to get involved with your partner's pregnancy.
New Father Fog
A humorous look at the perceptions of a new father, by Michael T. Powers.
Fatherhood
Our About.com Guide takes you on a journey of fathers.
Husband Doesn't Like Blood
Here's a practical piece on what to do if your'e worried about being at the birth because of blood.
Baby Tips for New Fathers
A new dad shares the tips you need to know.
Diaper Changing Primer for New Dads
This is a really cute "article" on changing diapers.
Fathermag.com
A great site filled with all things dad!
FatherWork
A compilation of stories, surveys and more from dads.
Resources for Dad
Basically lists of books, videos, organizations and links for dads.
Pregnant Fathers
A look at all trimesters of pregnancy, just for dad.
What it means to be a father.
A group of dads discuss their beliefs, you can even add your thoughts to the discussion.
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