Every father-to-be's handbook for knowing what to expect whenexpecting!In today's world, men are more involved in their wives'pregnancies than ever before. This 2nd Edition of Dad'sGuide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives new fathers a hands-onguide that covers all of the logistical, physical, and emotionalaspects of pregnancy. It is a wealth of information on topics, suchas setting up the nursery, childbirth 101, and how to take care ofyour newborn. The book includes ideas for knowing the right time tobreak the news and the pregnancy timeline. Once the baby arrives,this handbook gives you the low-down on what you can expect duringthe first six months, such as how to change diapers and feed thelittle one.You'll also explore much more in-depth topics such as the newtechnology behind ultrasounds, and the information that is gleanedfrom them, the lowdown on vaccination updates, information to takethe fear out of cesarean sections, tips on prenatal depression, newdevelopments on infertility treatments, and so much more!* Helps to take the fear out of fatherhood with down-to-earthadvice and information* Reveals how smoking leads to development problems and thepossible dangers of e-cigarettes* Shows new dads a playbook for how they can help throughout thepregnancy and during the delivery* Offers practical tips for chronicling baby's life fromultrasound to year oneIf you're going to be a new dad, this is a survival guide ofwhat to expect as your bundle of joy is on the way is the complete,easy-to-read resource for preparing with your partner.

Introduction 1Part I: You're Going to Be a Dad (Yes,You) 5Chapter 1: Welcome to Dad Land 7Chapter 2: Your Conception Primer 23Part II: The Final Countdown: Nine Months (Or Less!) toBaby 49Chapter 3: Balancing Joy, Anxiety, and Nausea: The FirstTrimester 51Chapter 4: Growing into the Second Trimester 75Chapter 5: Nesting, Registering, and Naming (Oh My!) 95Chapter 6: Preparing for What Could -- But ProbablyWon't -- Go Wrong 113Chapter 7: Nearing the Finish Line: The ThirdTrimester 135Chapter 8: The Copilot's Guide to BirthingOptions 151Part III: Whoa Baby! Labor, Delivery, and the First Days atHome 175Chapter 9: Wowing the Maternity Floor: How to Be the Best Laborand Delivery Partner 177Chapter 10: Caring for Your Newborn 203Chapter 11: Supporting the New Mom 231Part IV: Under Pressure: How to Worry the Right Way about theBig Stuff 255Chapter 12: Dealing with Difficult Issues after Delivery 257Chapter 13: Survival Tips for Bumps, Boo-Boos, andMore 273Chapter 14: Fun, Freedom, and Finances: The Cost of Having aBaby 299Chapter 15: Ensuring a Bright Future for Your New Family 323Part V: The Part of Tens 341Chapter 16: Ten Must-Do's to Compensate for Not Having toGive Birth 343Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Bond as a New Family 349Index 355