If your partner is pregnant, this can be an emotional and overwhelming time for both of you. You may feel worried about how you will deal with becoming a parent. Here are some tips to help. You can find more on the Fathers Network Scotland and Tiny Happy People websites.
Tips for partners and dads-to-be
Tip #1: Spend time with your baby
Tip #1: Spend time with your baby
Tip #2: Attend the scans
Tip #2: Attend the scans
Tip #3: Talk to the bump
Tip #3: Talk to the bump
Tip #4: Practical steps
Tip #4: Practical steps
Tip #5: Think about what life will be like with the baby
Tip #5: Think about what life will be like with the baby
Tip #6: Take any opportunities to learn more
Tip #6: Take any opportunities to learn more
Tip #7: Plan any changes to your work life
Tip #7: Plan any changes to your work life
Tip #8: Talk to your partner
Tip #8: Talk to your partner
Tip #9: Talk to friends and family
Tip #9: Talk to friends and family
Tip #10: Reduce your stress levels
Tip #10: Reduce your stress levels
Tip #11: Ask for help
Tip #11: Ask for help
Tip #12: Have fun
Tip #12: Have fun
Tip #13: Talk together about how you’ll feed your wee one
Tip #13: Talk together about how you’ll feed your wee one
Tip #14: Download the Baby Buddy app
Tip #14: Download the Baby Buddy app
Tips for supporting your partner if they're breastfeeding
In this film, dad Ryan shares his tips for supporting your partner in the early days.
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