Fathers

Many parents in my childbirth classes want to learn tips for dads in the delivery room (like how to not pass out and be totally useless). It’s pretty common for …

When planning for their hospital birth, many parents want to know how far apart should contractions be before going to the hospital. Dads want to know so they don’t accidentally …

Giving birth is one of the most challenging things a woman will ever do. Birth challenges people physically, but also in other, unexpected ways. You see, not only do parents have …

Nobody wants to have a car baby. I’ve never read a birth plan that expressed the desire to go into labor, hop in the car, have a baby on the …

In this Be Prepared book review I explain what this book is, is not and who should buy it. Let’s get started! Title: Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads Author: Gary Greenberg …

If you are pregnant you’ve likely already heard the term doula as nowadays it is a common word used during pregnancy. A doula is a support person hired to provide physical, …

It is very normal, natural and surprisingly even helpful to have fears about labor and delivery. And despite what you’ve heard, fathers are not exempt from birth fears! These are the 7 …

When parents begin to understand the stages of labor and how birth typically unfolds, it gives them a better idea of what labor may be like for them. Once moms …

From humorous anecdotes to practical advice, explore our curated selection of the best pregnancy books for dad tailored just for him. There are so many good pregnancy books for moms, …

Active labor is part of the first stage of labor, and where parents spend the bulk of their time in the birthing process. Active labor happens when contractions become longer, …