A must-have baby shower gift for expectant dads! In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula, and certified lactation counselor Brian Salmon and perinatal mental health and relationship expert Kirsten Brunner offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners.
Gone are the days when fathers would nervously pace the waiting room while their partners gave birth. Dads are participating in childbirth now more than ever before. However, if you’re like many men, you may feel unprepared, uncomfortable, or even unwelcome in the birth room. For you, this book offers battle-tested tips to help you get in the game and prepare for one of the most incredible adventures of your life.
Based on the author’s
Rocking Dads
childbirth course, this book will teach you everything you need to know about supporting your partner through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond. In this guide, you’ll discover pointers and advice you won’t find in any other childbirth or breastfeeding guide, including:
A list of
items to pack for the hospital
that will help mom’s labor go more smoothly
Stealth communication skills
that you can utilize during early labor to support mom and keep her in a positive state of mind
How to
write a birth plan
that the labor and delivery nurses will actually pay attention to
What to say and do—and
what
not
to say and do
—when mom is in active labor and feeling
all
the feelings
A detailed account of
what to expect in the delivery room
as a birth partner, and how to navigate the unknown terrains when things don’t go as planned
How to help mom
achieve proper nipple latch
when she attempts breastfeeding for the first time
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you’ll find tips for maintaining a strong relationship with your partner before, during, and after the birth so that you feel closer than ever when you launch into the wild yet wonderful world of parenthood.