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On Becoming a Father
"I made this list when my brother was informed that he was going to be a father -- and his wife has a high incidence of twins in her family! (I could have subtitled it "it's okay to be scared ...
www.amazon.com/On-Becoming-a-Father/lm/RNNZMSX8BQDWS
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Upside: List of recommended books to prepare for becoming a new dad
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Five myths of fatherhood
Myth 1: Only the expectant mother's feelings are important Myth 2: Newborns don't really need their fathers Myth 3: Men don't know how to care for young children Myth 4: Men who focus on their ...
www.babycenter.com/0_five-myths-of-fatherhood_8248.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on myths of becoming a father
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Seven fears expectant fathers face
Security fears Performance fears Paternity fears Mortality fears Fear for your spouse's or child's health Relationship fears Fears of "women's medicine"
www.babycenter.com/0_seven-fears-expectant-fathers-face_8247.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on different fears fathers experience when having a baby
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Expectant Fathers Find There's Lots to Talk About
Randall Jackson of Chicago was looking for advice on how to prepare for fatherhood.
www.csmonitor.com/1997/0818/081897.feat.family.1.html
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Upside: Article on dad-to-be support group
Downside: Old article
Advice for dads? Work it out yourself
Will a new information pack for expectant fathers be any help? A father of two, who has been through it all, offers his own advice.
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/5083166.stm
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Upside: Articles and comments on resources for the new dad
Downside: Unclear source
DAD UNIVERSITY
Preparing to Become a Father What expectant fathers can do to get ready for baby.
www.interactivedadmagazine.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=944&z=8
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Upside: Good advice for dads-to-be
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New Dads Resources
Have you just become a dad? Through natural means, by adoption, or by marrying into a single parent family? In any case, there is a significant adjustment period for new fathers.
fatherhood.about.com/od/newdadsresources
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Upside: Various articles for soon-to-be and new dads
Downside: Very busy page
Becoming a Father
If you just got the news that your partner is pregnant, chances are that you're experiencing a rush of emotions. Maybe it's all happiness and excitement. But the reality is that for many first-time ...
kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/father.html
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Upside: Excellent article on preparing to become a father
Downside: Lots of scrolling; notice the tabs on the upper right of the page
Becoming A Dad: A Spiritual, Emotional And Practical Guide
Preparing to be a dad has more to do with bravely facing the deep questions of your soul than mastering the mechanics of baby care (although, that's really important too).
www.amazon.com/Becoming-Dad-Spiritual-Emotional-Practical/dp/0976035731
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Upside: Site selling book for expectant fathers; positive reviews
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Just for Dads: Helping Out
What you need to know: While it’s true that she’s having the baby and she’s the one whose belly is growing, there’s lots for Dad to do during this exciting and sometimes confusing time.
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/362_757.asp
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Upside: Detailed advice on how dads can help during pregnancy and after birth
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