We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian Kulp

Plan the gender reveal with your partnerģ. Sign up for childbirth and Lamaze classesĢ. Infant car seat that can snap into strollerĤ.Ĝlothing that covers 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 monthsĪ.ė-8 one-piece sleep and play outfits with footsies and hand covers and zip-up frontī.ĕ long-sleeve onesies and 5 short-sleeve onesies with kimono openingĮ.Ĕ breathable muslin blankets for swaddlingĥ.Ĝrib, mattress, mattress cover, and crib sheetsĦ.ěaby monitor with video that connects to smartphoneġ2.ěaby first aid kit, rectal thermometer, and nail clippersġ. Mom underwear, which is baggy and loose-fittingġ. Laptop or tablet with downloaded movies or a TV seriesħ.ĝopp kit with hygiene items you would take on any tripġ0. GoPro or video recording equipment and chargersĤ. Plan a trip: the second trimester is the ideal time to go on a trip before it becomes too difficult for her to travel, so start planning nowġ.ěetween 4 to 8 weeks is the first visit for blood test, ultrasound (for heartbeat), physical exam, pelvic exam, overview of prenatal care for the next 8 monthsġ.Ě few days’ worth of extra comfortable clothes like sweatpants, hoodies, and loose-fitting pants and shirts for momģ.

Take her shopping for maternity clothesĤ. Help her get onto a regular sleep cycle and a daily exercise regimenģ. Make sure she cuts smoking and alcohol, if it applies to herĢ. Nutrition is of the utmost importance, so make sure mom is eating well and getting enough nutritional foodsĢ.ğigure out a fun way to announce your new baby to your loved onesġ. Make sure your insurance covers life, disability, homeowners or rental, auto, and any other special coverage you may needġ. Start researching your bigger baby purchase like car seats, strollers, and video camerasĥ.

He provides checklists for the hospital bag, baby registry, and each trimester, which are summarized below.ġ.ĝiscuss your living situation with your partner and focus on having your home ready for when the baby arrivesĢ.Ěssume control of the household so mom feels less stressedĤ. Kulp encourages new dads to help their partners by planning ahead, taking over chores, and being patient. Much of the information describes the physical and mental processes mom and baby will experience, such as the size of the baby at each week of pregnancy and any developments involving body parts. He also provides some tips for new dads about how to help their partners and babies. Kulp provides information about changes in the mother’s and baby’s bodies during the nine months of pregnancy and the following three months.

We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian Kulp