Daddy’s Guide
Real questions from the beginning of fatherhood. Practical answers for pregnancy, birth and the first weeks at home.
Before the baby arrives
I just found out I’m going to be a dad. What now?
One conversation, a short list, and one job to own.
At an appointmentWhat should a dad do at a prenatal appointment?
Agree on your role, bring a few questions, and follow through afterward.
During pregnancyHow can I help without making my partner manage me?
Carry a whole job, while agreeing on the choices that matter to them.
Before the dayWhat should I pack for the hospital?
Build a bag plan together, including your own essentials.
Birth and the weeks at home
How can I support my partner during birth?
Talk about preferences, listen, and take on agreed practical jobs.
Coming homeHow do we tell family we are not ready for visitors?
Agree on a boundary together and find words you can actually use.
The first days homeWhat should we plan for the first two days?
Keep care instructions and household handoffs in one place.
The weeks after birthHow do we share care when I go back to work?
Map paid work, baby care, household jobs, and rest together.
When you want the wider picture
One question leads to the next.
These articles help with the moment in front of you. First-Time Daddy brings the journey from pregnancy through birth and early parenthood together in one practical guide.
See what is inside the bookThese guides grew from questions shared publicly by expectant and new dads. They are original articles, not excerpts from the book. For advice about your family’s care, follow your care team.