Birth Resources for Partners
Birth Resources for Partners: Books
Looking for the ultimate baby shower gift for expectant dads? Look no further than “The Birth Guy’s Go-To Guide for New Dads” by Brian Salmon and Kirsten Brunner. Tailored for today’s involved fathers and birth partners, it offers essential tips to confidently navigate childbirth and beyond.
Gone are the days of pacing nervously in the waiting room. This book equips dads with battle-tested advice to actively support their partner during labor, breastfeeding, and beyond. From packing the perfect hospital bag to mastering communication skills during early labor, it covers everything not found in traditional childbirth guides.
Learn how to create a birth plan that healthcare providers will respect, handle the intensity of active labor, and adapt when things don’t go as expected. Plus, gain invaluable insights on supporting breastfeeding success and maintaining a strong relationship through this life-changing journey into parenthood.
The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth, and the essential manual to have at hand during the event. The Birth Partner includes thorough information on:
-Preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun
-Normal labor and how to help the woman every step of the way
-Epidurals and other medications for labor
-Pitocin and other means, including natural ones, to induce or speed up labor
-Non-drug techniques for easing labor pain
-Cesarean birth and complications that may require it
-Breastfeeding and newborn care
-and much more
For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this book is indispensable.
“They used to say that there just isn’t a manual for becoming a great Dad – but now there is. Welcome To Fatherhood is indeed “The Modern Man’s Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Fatherhood,” just as promised. WTF’s two stated goals are getting better connected to Mama on her journey and getting better prepared for what comes next at each step along yours. In addition to delivering on these goals page after page after page, WTF goes even further and elevates you and your dad game up beyond merely holding on and surviving into confidently flourishing and thriving. Be the apple of your partner’s eye, the envy of the other pregnant couples and new Dads around you, and the guy everybody looks up to when they are wondering what it means to be a great Dad to a new baby.” Check it out here!
Discover “Safe Infant Sleep” by Dr. James J. McKenna, an essential guide for new dads navigating the controversial realm of infant sleep safety. Addressing the confusion and fear surrounding cosleeping, Dr. McKenna explores its physiological roots and historical significance.
This book delves into the reasons behind medical guidelines that caution against cosleeping, clarifying distinctions between SIDS and SUID. It equips parents with practical advice on creating a safe sleep environment, empowering them to respond to criticism from peers and professionals with confidence.
Dr. McKenna challenges misconceptions with current scientific insights, highlighting the benefits of cosleeping while advocating for informed decision-making. From roomsharing to bedsharing and the concept of “breastsleeping,” this guide offers diverse options tailored to your family’s needs.
“Safe Infant Sleep” is your trusted companion, providing comprehensive resources for navigating the complexities of infant sleep safety, ensuring peace of mind for every new dad.
Birth Resources for Partners: Support Groups
Postpartum Support International “Help for Dads” – mental health support groups, helplines, and more
Boot Camp for New Dads – “Equips men of different economic levels, ages and cultures to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates and personally navigate their transformation into dads”
City Dads Group – “City Dads Group is a welcoming and diverse community of active and engaged fathers sharing parenting perspectives, knowledge and experiences.” Click to find a group in your area.
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Birth Resources for Partners: Online Communities & Resources
Dad Central – resources to help you be involved and raise successful and confident children
Men’s Group – a community and conversations where guys can share what’s really happening in their lives
Front Row Dads – “Front Row Dads is for fathers who want to learn strategies to be more effective and efficient in fulfilling their role as husbands and fathers. Together we strive to be Family Men with Businesses, not Businessmen with Families.”
Dad’s Only Group – “With over 1000,000 members, this private Facebook group is basically the world’s largest dad group. Gather virtually with other dads to ask questions, share stories and connect in a positive, no-judgement-allowed environment.”
Dads Talk Group – “Advice for fathers. Ask a question, answer questions. Talk about nonsense if you like. No women are in the group, vent frustration, ask advice, give advice. Chat with other dads from around the world. Feel free to post as often as you want, and you’ll get yourself a little badge from Facebook.”
Birth Resources for Partners: Podcasts
The Modern Dads – “We’re telling the stories of modern dads. These are the guys that are not only involved in their children’s lives, but active and engaged in the decisions, the drudgery, the pain, and the joys of parenthood. We know modern dads are out there, and they come in all stripes. With each episode, we’ll talk about the issues modern dads are facing as we try to navigate work, parenthood, relationships, and play.”
Front Row Dads – “The show that tells true stories and gives practical strategies to win as a parent (and husband). Host Jon Vroman uncovers the habits, strategies, and routines that help dads win at home and in business.”
Dad So Hard – “People forget that being a dad is different than being a mom. Dad So Hard is a podcast sharing stories, advice and the rollercoaster ride that is fatherhood; from being a brand new dad to being an experienced one. Oh yea, and also trying to have your own life along the way.”
“Dad, Can We Talk?” – “This podcast speaks to all things fatherhood from a black father’s perspective. We discuss a variety of topics ranging from education to mass incarceration. The goal is to get dads to open up and be honest about the ups and downs of fatherhood and manhood. “Dad, Can We Talk?” is by dads, and for dads!”
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