It’s not hard to find books and information that focus on how the expectant dad can help the mother of his child through the pregnancy, but finding help for the dad himself isn’t quite as simple.
Just like mothers-to-be, expectant fathers also need information, reassurance, and advice during the various stages of pregnancy.
Following are some of the best online resources and books just for fathers-to-be…
Websites For Dads-To-Be
Great Dad is an online parenting resource with a dad’s point of view. As they say, "because dads don’t always think like moms."
This site is full of articles that will help the father-to-be through issues like stages of pregnancy, paternity leave, fatherhood fears, and tips for enjoying sex during pregnancy. There are lots of resources and recommendations, as well as a Father’s Forum where expectant dads can communicate with each other and Dad Blogs filled with fun info from a dad’s point-of-view.
Babycenter has a section for expectant dads that’s quite popular. You can find lots of helpful information there including a cheat sheet for dads-to-be, 7 fears of expectant fathers, info about fathering classes, and more. The fatherhood tips are great!
The Fathers’ Forum is another good online resource for new and expectant dads. This forum is led by Dr. Bruce Linton. This site provides a handful of good resources, however, there is less online interaction than you might think from a ‘forum’. There are a few articles and some fathering links of interest that are worth a look.
Mr. Dad gives advice on all kinds of questions that first-time dads tend to ask. The FAQ For Expectant Fathers is the most helpful part of the site.
The Baby Corner has a section just for new dads. You can read about issues such as midnight snacks, paternity leave, the delivery room, and sympathy pains.
The Funky Stork is a fun and modern site for expectant fathers "and hip new dads." You will find financial information, cool dad gadgets, cheat sheets, and issue that you are likely to face as a first-time dad. One of the more intriguing articles I found is about dads with postpartum depression.
A few other websites that might be helpful for expectant fathers:
Books For Expectant Fathers
In addition to the above websites, the following books give expectant dads comfort and camaraderie from a guy’s perspective of pregnancy as well:
- The New Father’s Panic Book is a father’s journey through his wife’s pregnancy. The basic theme of the book is "For every pregnant woman there is a pregnant man."
- What To Expect When Your Wife Is Expecting is a funny take on the What to Expect series. While all the other books and websites tend to be loaded with serious information, this book allows you to laugh at yourself and your situation.
- Dad’s Pregnant Too is based on the actual experiences of other first-time dads (and moms). It’s as if you’re re-living the fears, questions, and unknowns that others have had. Only you have their outcomes and advice to base your own experiences on.
