For Men
So…she’s pregnant?
First and foremost, don’t panic. Your upcoming decisions don’t rely on your shoulders alone. You have a partner to navigate your next steps who needs you now more than ever. Look out for her both emotionally and physically. How? Check out our tips below.
What to do:
Talk with her and LISTEN. Ghosting her or leaving her on read isn’t going to make this go away. In fact, it’s going to make things a lot harder for the both of you. Have frequent open and honest conversations!
Talk with each of your important people. Yeah, you may want to keep it a secret during the initial shock. But the people who will be directly involved (parents, guardians, etc.) HAVE to know what’s going on eventually. Who knows, maybe they’ll even be willing to help!
Educate yourself. How can you help if you don’t even really know what’s going on in her body? Learn about what is happening both to her body and to your baby with each trimester. Go to her parenting classes. Go to her birthing classes. Read a book. Listen to a podcast during your workout. The more informed you are, the less confusion you’ll feel!Be honest with her and with yourself! This isn’t the time to cover up your feelings. Scared? Say that! Anxious? Say that! Confused? Say that! Chances are, she is feeling all the same things and to know that you aren’t alone in your feelings will be a huge relief.
Lastly, be there for her. In the big ways and the small ways. Let her know that no matter what happens, all decisions will be made as a team.
We are here for you.
Dr. Dad Program
The goal of Doctor Dad is to help you gain the best start as a father, giving you the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to care for your pregnant partner, your child, and yourself. Created by a national team of doctors, fathers, and fatherhood experts, each Doctor Dad session is interactive and unforgettable. For the price of a book, each Doctor Dad course bring you more than six hours of online training, including videos, activities, assignments, and goal setting.
Healthy Dad will help any dad make progress in his personal goals, his relationships, his finances, and more. Learners will gain from a large team of fatherhood experts who share sound advice along with their own testimonies of transformation. Click here to view a video tutorial of the Dr. Dad program.
Additional Services
- Parenting education
- One on One Mentorship with our male Fatherhood Director
- Practical life skills training
- Father support during pregnancy and beyond
- Group workshops
Have more questions?
There’s no doubting that this is hard. If you or your partner have more specific questions or concerns, reach out to us and we’d be happy to help.