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Future Dads: Be a Part of the Pregnancy by Talking to Your Partner

Last Updated: August 31, 2009

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Prenatal Tips for the First Trimester

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When a couple finds out that they are going to have a baby, most of the attention seems to focus on the mother-to be, and later it will focus on the new baby. But this is a time when fathers are needed. Pregnant women sometimes are uneasy about the way their bodies change. They may become upset that they don’t look the way they used to, can’t move the way they used to, and feel more tired than they used to.

Talk to your partner. Tell her how you feel about her and the new baby. Listen to how she is feeling. Sharing your feelings can bring you closer together. You can experience this pregnancy together.

Future dads can exercise to reduce stress. My Pyramid tracker can help you figure out what physical activity level is best for you.


Learn more about Your Prenatal Baby: First Trimester from Just In Time Parenting. You can also go to our Resource Links for additional information on child care and development.


Note to Parents: When reading this newsletter, remember: Every baby is different. Children may do things earlier or later than described here. This newsletter gives equal space and time to both sexes. If he or she is used, we are talking about all babies.
References: These materials were adapted by authors from Extension Just in Time Parenting Newsletters in California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Tennessee, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, and Wisconsin.

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