Author Meryn Callander of Australia discusses -- through API's online magazine -- why fatherhood can be difficult for some men and how their partners can help new fathers to navigate new fatherhood and the family's changing dynamics.
Prepare for Pregnancy, Birth, and Parenting
Become emotionally and physically prepared for pregnancy and birth. Research available options for healthcare providers and birthing environments, and become informed about routine newborn care. Continuously educate yourself about developmental stages of childhood, setting realistic expectations and remaining flexible.
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My friendship with this gentle and intelligent woman spans decades. For most of her 10-year-long marriage, I assumed that all was well. It wasn’t. |
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I saw my son for the first time via digital photo. My husband held the camera in front of me and I felt nothing. Worse than that, I felt nothing that I felt nothing. He didn’t look familiar; my first thought was that he wasn’t mine. |
Trust the process. Today, I counsel doula clients with these words. As I hold the hands of women in labor, watch them open to the challenge and wonder of birth, and offer loving encouragement – my heart is full. |
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Parenting, in a nutshell, is giving your children the tools to succeed in life. Here are ten parenting tips that I have tried to teach our children and have used in my medical practice during the past 40 years. |
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