First-time dad
What’s it really like to be a first-time dad? Here we’ve collected articles with a dad’s take on pregnancy, childbirth and fatherhood. Read more here!
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Birth stories: an account written by a proud new father in 1919
What was it like becoming a parent almost 100 years ago? Read one of our fantastic birth stories, this time from the early 1900s.
A proud father and a healthy boy -
Having a second child and becoming a family of four
The arrival of a second child can make everyday life chaotic – or you adapt and find a new balance for your family of four.
A dad’s story about having a second child -
Becoming a dad for the second time
Becoming a dad for the first time is like a trip to the unknown. The second time round, although you may be more prepared, knowing what to expect may cause more worry.
No two pregnancies are the same -
Overjoyed and terrified at the same time
“I called my mum after our first IVF attempt to tell her we might be expecting within a month. We both cried. She’d gone through a similar experience before she adopted me.”
#dadstories – 6 dads open up -
“I’ve never felt so inadequate.”
“The first year was a nightmare. He cried constantly but there wasn’t a lot I could do to comfort him. He just wanted his mum.”
Read Pierre’s story about becoming a dad -
“I just wanted other guys to share that experience with.”
“Becoming a father is actually a big thing. But no-one asked me how I felt. The midwife only talked to my wife.”
Joshua created his own forum for dads -
You’re going to be a dad!
The pregnancy test is positive and you’re going to be a dad. Here are tips on how expectant fathers can get involved in childbirth and breastfeeding.
Follow this advice if you feel uncertain -
First-time dad – tips on fatherhood
For many men, fatherhood begins with the baby’s birth. But you can get involved at a much earlier stage. Advice from one of Sweden’s leading experts on gender-equal parenthood and fathers.
Start by asking yourself these important questions