{"id":768849,"date":"2018-10-11T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T13:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/54.152.61.190\/?p=768849"},"modified":"2022-06-17T14:39:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-17T19:39:34","slug":"the-new-dads-guide-to-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bumpboxes.com\/blog\/the-new-dads-guide-to-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Never has your wife spoken more life changing and incredible words to you than \u201cYou\u2019re going to be a dad<\/strong>!\u201d We\u2019re guessing that means a lot of different things to you, and can bring about a ton of different emotions, too. This is totally normal. And, correct us if we\u2019re wrong, but the biggest thing on your brain is likely, \u201cNow what?\u201d You\u2019ve heard all the tales of crazy, hormonal wives, weird cravings and the delivery might that might just make you faint (it won\u2019t). But what do you really need to know? Consider this a new dad’s survival guide to pregnancy. We\u2019ve got you, dad!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What\nShould You Expect as a New Dad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A whole lot of changes, for starters. You\u2019re bringing a human into the world. Life is about to get very different and a lot more exciting. Here\u2019s what you can expect over the next nine months \u2014 we\u2019re breaking it down for you trimester by trimester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First\nTrimester Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As things get going, you\u2019ll both be adjusting to this new\nway of life. Here are a few things you\u2019ll each experience in the first few\nweeks of the pregnancy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning Sickness<\/a><\/strong>. Yep, it\u2019s the worst. And surprise! It happens all. day. long., not just in the morning! Be ready with crackers to calm her stomach, and try to remind her to snack in small bites all day because this will be easier on her stomach than larger meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food and Smell\nAversions.<\/strong>\nDid you have a beer at lunch yesterday? She can smell it, and it makes her\nsick. Did you try to make her favorite food for dinner to cheer her up? Sorry,\nit\u2019s now the food she hates the most. Be patient, dad, this part goes away\nsoon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hormones.<\/strong> There might be days where you wonder who this woman is in your house and what she did with your partner. Rest assured, those hormones are just as hard on her, but remember it\u2019s all in preparation of growing a tiny human. Be patient and support her as much as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prenatal Appointments.<\/strong> Get ready to know your doctor better than your best buddy. Pregnancy is filled with doctor\u2019s appointments to ensure the health of both mama and that growing babe. There\u2019s a chance you just won\u2019t be able to make it to all appointments, but try your best. You\u2019ll love getting a chance to see your child growing, and she\u2019ll want your support through some of the testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picking up extra chores<\/strong>. That first trimester fatigue is\u00a0no joke,\u00a0<\/em>dad. Let her rest, and try to pick up some of the slack around the house. Do a few loads of laundry, offer to make dinner\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0clean up, etc. She\u2019ll be grateful for the help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second\nTrimester Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Phew! That first trimester was a little rocky. The good news is that the second trimester is often referred to as the \u201choneymoon trimester,\u201d and for good reason. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased sex drive.<\/strong> Nope, not joking!\nMany pregnant women experience an increased sex drive as they come out of the\nfirst trimester. Mix extra hormones with no longer needing to throw up every\nhour, and she\u2019ll be really feeling herself. Rawr!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gender reveals<\/a><\/strong>. Hooray! The second trimester is usually when most parents find out the sex of the baby, and there\u2019s plenty of fun ways to celebrate. Don\u2019t worry if you feel a bit of disappointment if the gender isn\u2019t what you expected \u2013 you\u2019ll love your little one just the same. You just need to adjust to a new idea of that growing family of yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cravings.<\/strong> Here\u2019s the fun part: your partner\u2019s going to start craving<\/em> food like a wild banshee. This won\u2019t be a \u201chey, we should have this sometime soon, it sounds really great!\u201d This will be a, \u201cI need this\u2026.NOW.\u201d Hurry, if that craving changes before you get back, it might spell trouble, dad! Best part? You get to indulge in and enjoy all the goodies right along with her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby kicks!<\/strong> If you don\u2019t feel like a dad yet, this might do it. In the second trimester, you\u2019ll be able to start feeling the baby move around. If he or she is kicking, make sure you place your hand over her belly to feel. It\u2019s a great way to bond with your little one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading to Baby.<\/strong> Speaking of bonding, the second trimester is a great time to start speaking and reading to your growing little one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Trimester\nSymptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the final stretch! The last inning! You\u2019re almost there, dad! This can be the craziest trimester yet, as you and partner start really preparing for little one\u2019s arrival \u2013 you\u2019ve got this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birth plans.<\/strong> You\u2019ll never hear so many ways to have a baby as you do when your partner starts deciding how she wants the birth to go. Doula, midwife, doctor<\/a>, etc., they are all viable options for her birth plan. Be an active participant, but remember: it\u2019s her decision. Support her and be her biggest advocate in the delivery room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foot massages.<\/strong> Seriously, get those hand muscles ready, dad, because foot swelling during pregnancy is not a joke. Rubbing her feet, ankles and calves can provide some serious relief (and necessary circulation to swollen areas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nesting<\/strong>. Think the Tasmanian Devil, but with cleaning instead of wrecking. She\u2019ll be cleaning like crazy for baby\u2019s arrival, including the nursery, the attic, the basement, the junk drawer. Don\u2019t be surprised to find her reorganizing the fridge at three a.m. Don\u2019t judge, just let her do her thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Time!<\/strong> The best part of the third trimester is baby\u2019s arrival! If you need tips and tricks on how to survive the upcoming labor and delivery, we created another guide that walks dads through labor and delivery<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General\nAdvice for New Dads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the good stuff, dad. Now that you know what you can expect throughout the nine months, here are a few tips and tricks to make sure it\u2019s enjoyable for both of you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep food cravings on\nhand.<\/strong>\nThey might not be the same every time, but you\u2019ll start to get a feel for the\ncravings that keep coming back. Have a stash on hand and you\u2019ll make life a\nlittle easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remind her she\u2019s beautiful.<\/strong> She\u2019s going through a lot of changes with her body, and might not feel as beautiful as you think she is, so let her know every time you get the chance. It will make her feel loved and cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let your boss know she\u2019s pregnant by the second trimester<\/strong>. Save both of you a headache by being proactive on this one. When you need to take time off for the delivery and first couple of weeks, they\u2019ll be ready and not surprised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep gas in the car and keys on hand<\/strong>. This is imperative in the third trimester. You can never be too sure about when the mad dash will begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pack your own hospital bag<\/a><\/strong>. You\u2019ve got her bag packed — great. Don\u2019t forget to put some extra changes of clothes and snacks in a bag for yourself. It will keep you from running home unnecessarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey, dad! You\u2019re now prepared to go out into the world of pregnancy. And don\u2019t worry; you\u2019re going to be great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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