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Interesting blog by a dad trying to prepare for his second baby

The Adjustment Period.

Really interesting piece from a dad reflecting on why a homebirth was a good choice for him as well as his partner.

dadzclub: Home Birth – a dad’s perspective.

Interesting blog about a dads efforts to bond with his baby before they were born

Can Fatherhood Begin With Pregnancy? – Dad Blunders.

Some great tips for dads about how to communicate with their

newborn babies

Words for Life – Dads: talk to your baby.

Really useful piece on thinking about your relationship as a couple after you have a baby from the dads perspective

Your relationship when you have a baby.

Really interesting piece about how dads combine friendship and looking after their babies.

Shawn Bean: Daddysitting.

Just came across this article give two personal reflections about being a dad – the first of which is a really interesting insight into one dads experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and being a new dad.

What does being a dad mean? | Life and style | The Guardian.

Blog about expecting a second baby from dad’s point of view

Second Time Around.

Really nice question and answer piece about how dads can interact with their babies before and after birth

How dads affect newborn babies.

Really interesting discussion from this mornings Woman’s Hour about dads – childbirth and early parenting – it is about 15 mins in for 10mins well worth a listen

BBC Radio 4 – Woman’s Hour, Changes to child care legislation; Living with a stoma.

Interesting article exploring the increase in older fathers

BBC News – Older fathers: what’s behind the trend?.

Good video on an Australian website showing how dads can bond with their babies

Dads bonding with their new born babies | Raising Children Network.

Right at the end of last nights episode there is a fantastic piece of a dad having skin to skin contact with his new baby son – really lovely

One Born Every Minute – 4oD – Channel 4.

There are a couple of downloadable resources here for new dads and mums looking at life with a new baby which look useful.

Free resources & discounts | The 3 of us.

Useful article on the NCT website about sex during pregnancy from the dads point of view

Dad’s view: sex during pregnancy | NCT.

Facebook comments from a friend caused me to search for this – I think this list looks pretty good but do any of you have any other thoughts?

7 Things (and counting) they don’t tell you when becoming a dad!.

Really interesting article about fathers feelings during childbirth and what can help them to prepare antenatally

Beyond Fear, Tension and Panic: Helping Men Enjoy the Birth Experience – by Leah Hazard.

Really interesting article written by an Australian dad who has been leading some dads only antenatal sessions about the benefit of them for expectant dads

What Dad’s Think | mamabake.com.

Great blog about the realities of life with a new baby from the dads point of view

Zzzzzz….

Interesting blog for dads-to-be about why women can find music helpful when in labour

Many Women Opt To Listen To Music While in Labor and Giving Birth » DadSoup.