For Father’s Day, we ask soon-to-be dads about their imminent futures

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:42:00 GMT

Happy soon-to-be Father's Day! Came across this article for soon-to-be dads:

Kansas City Star
On Father’s Day, every man with a child knows his role: open gifts, watch sports, eat food, goof off. And why not? You’ve earned it, Dad. But what about expectant fathers? You know, the ones with pregnant wives who aren’t technically fathers yet, but will be soon. What do they get? How about a chance to express themselves in our prospective dads Father’s Day roundtable? We brought four of them together to quiz them about their upcoming role.
Our participants are Jonathan Boese, 24, a family resource worker from Olathe; Jim DeGood, 34, director of marketing at the Lyric Opera, also from Olathe; Scott Martens, 35, a civil engineer from Kansas City, Kan.; and Pat Srinivas, 38, an investment analyst from Overland Park.

Q. As a new dad you’re in for a magical set of new experiences. Ever have someone throw up on your shoulder?

JONATHAN: No, but I’m sure it’s coming. >>> read entire aricle

Young Single and Pregnant -- What Now?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:26:00 GMT

A reader wrote a letter to Lisa Belkin (Lisa pens the Motherlode column in the New York Times) sharing her situation. The pregnant 22-year-old is educated, single, pregnant and weighing her options. She doesn't want to be beat up by readers. She wants honest advice. Hundreds of people have responded. Thought it might be helpful to get some men in the mix. Here's the article: Young, Single, and Pregnant -- Now What?

Sonogram Cufflinks

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:33:00 GMT

The "perfect" gift for Dad-to-be?

SONOGRAM CUFFLINKS $65:

Warding Off Men During Labor

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:02:00 GMT

Interesting article about the role of men during labor and delivery (from The Irish Times).

One doctor recommends not having men in the delivery room because men cause more harm than good. Sure, a clueless dad might heighten the stress, but an expectant father who understands his role and the process is a partner who can eleviate stress --- not pile it on. The more we know about the process the easier it is to support our partner before, during, and after it. Here's the piece:

The Irish Times
One birth expert says fathers should not

Evidence Expectant Fathers Get Fat

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

If your tight pants aren't evidence enough, there's a new poll out of the UK that says 20 percent of expectant fathers gain a stone (approx. 14 pounds):

BBC
A fifth of 5,000 men surveyed said they were given larger meals, and 41% said there were more snacks in the house. The poll, for marketing company Onepoll, also found 25% of men ate more food to make their partner feel better about her weight gain.

How Much Weight Should She Gain

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:51:00 GMT

If you find she's not within the new guidelines, talk to her doctor about it. This can be a dangerous conversation to have with a pregnant woman...

Wall Street Journal

Women who are underweight (BMI less than 18.5) should gain 28-40 pounds.

If She Smokes, Your Baby Might Smoke

Mon, 25 May 2009 04:22:00 GMT

Research says that if your pregnant partner smokes, your kid might start smoking too. Check this out:

USA Today
Smoking while pregnant "biologically primes" the unborn child to become a regular smoker as a teen and young adult, according to a theory put forth by University of Arizona researchers >>> Concerned about premature birth? Talk to your pregnant partner's doctor about folic acid...

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Los Angeles Times
A woman who takes folate long before conception is half as likely to deliver before 32 weeks of gestation and 70% less likely to deliver before 28 weeks, a study finds. Full term is about 40 weeks. >>> read entire article

Swine Flu Drug for Pregnant Women

Tue, 12 May 2009 23:51:00 GMT

If your pregnant wife, pregnant girlfriend, or pregnant hook up has Swine Flu, there's a special protocol for her.

Here's the latest:

Cruise ship to offer refunds to brides who get pregnant on board

Mon, 04 May 2009 04:02:00 GMT

It's probably too late for you, but you might have a buddy looking to get someone pregnant...

The Sydney Morning Herald
Syndney, Australia - German company TUI Cruises is offering to refund the fares of brides who become pregnant while on its new liner, Mein Schiff, during their honeymoon cruise. The vessel enters service in May. >>> read entire article

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For Father’s Day, we ask soon-to-be dads about their imminent futures

Young Single and Pregnant -- What Now?

Sonogram Cufflinks

Warding Off Men During Labor

Evidence Expectant Fathers Get Fat

How Much Weight Should She Gain

If She Smokes, Your Baby Might Smoke

Los Angeles Times
A woman who takes folate long before conception is half as likely to deliver before 32 weeks of gestation and 70% less likely to deliver before 28 weeks, a study finds. Full term is about 40 weeks. >>> read entire article

Swine Flu Drug for Pregnant Women

Cruise ship to offer refunds to brides who get pregnant on board

Archive

For Father’s Day, we ask soon-to-be dads about their imminent futures

Young Single and Pregnant -- What Now?

Sonogram Cufflinks

Warding Off Men During Labor

Evidence Expectant Fathers Get Fat

How Much Weight Should She Gain

If She Smokes, Your Baby Might Smoke

Los Angeles Times A woman who takes folate long before conception is half as likely to deliver before 32 weeks of gestation and 70% less likely to deliver before 28 weeks, a study finds. Full term is about 40 weeks. >>> read entire article

Swine Flu Drug for Pregnant Women

Cruise ship to offer refunds to brides who get pregnant on board

Los Angeles Times
A woman who takes folate long before conception is half as likely to deliver before 32 weeks of gestation and 70% less likely to deliver before 28 weeks, a study finds. Full term is about 40 weeks. >>> read entire article