With so much attention focused on moms during pregnancy, it can sometimes be forgotten that expectant dads are going through a serious transition as well. Dads may worry about how best to support their pregnant partners, especially during labor and delivery; wonder if they’re ready to become parents; and worry about knowing what to do once the baby arrives. Babble fills you in on all of that, and offers surprising facts about expectant dads and delivery-room advice from new papas – as well as honest tips for sex during pregnancy. Yeah, you know you want to read those.
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