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Dads Have Physical "Pregnancy" Symptoms Too Q: My wife is pregnant and I've started putting on weight too! I've also been having nose bleeds and headaches. I’m excited about being a parent and helping care for our new infant, but I’m afraid there's something physical going on. What's wrong with me? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Expectant Father Excluded By Mom's Obstetrician Q: I'm really excited about my wife's pregnancy and started to go to the doctor's appointments with her. But the doctor basically ignores me or gives me a silly looking smile. I want to stay involved, learn about how our baby is growing, and what to expect when our infant arrives, but I'm getting really angry. Is there anything else I can do? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Picking A Childbirth Class Q: Every expectant couple I know is taking a Lamaze or Bradley class. Is it really necessary to learn about the childbirth process? Or will I end up sitting around with the other dads, listening to a bunch of pregnant moms talking about babies? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Why You Should Go to Your Pregnant Partner's Doctor Appointments Q: My pregnant wife has been bugging me to go to all her doctor's appointments during her pregnancy. I want to be an involved dad, but I can't see any real reason for me to go to the doctor with her. Can't I just find out about being a new father, what our infant needs, how to raise children, and so on. by reading books for parents? Why should I go? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Sex During Pregnancy Q: Help! I'm an expectant father and something's happening to my libido. I used to be one of those guys who loved to have sex anytime. But now that my wife is pregnant, I've completely lost interest. What’s wrong with me? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Pregnancy Workouts To Do With Your Wife Q: My wife is pregnant and I'd really like to work out with her. I have always been a bit of a jock, and I think it would be good for her to get some exercise too, but I’m worried that it might hurt the baby. Are there any exercises that are safe for us to do together? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Dealing with Morning Sickness During Pregnancy Q: My wife is two months pregnant and is nauseous pretty much all day long. Isn't morning sickness supposed to be in the morning? Is there anything I can do to help her calm her stomach? Will her morning sickness last throughout the pregnancy? Does morning sickness hurt the baby? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Smoking and Drinking While Pregnant Q: My pregnant wife is a smoker and a recovering alcoholic—or at least she was. Her doctor told her to quit smoking immediately and forever and she promised she would. But just a few weeks later she started up again. And she's started drinking again too. She says she's only having a few glasses of wine but I'm going nuts with worry. I can't understand why she would do this to our unborn baby. What can I do? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Miscarriage: Men Grieve Too Q: My wife just had a miscarriage. I'm trying to be as strong and supportive as I can but it's affected me too. I wanted to be a dad so badly, and my wife really wanted to be a mom. We are both devastated. I want to talk to someone about what I'm going through but I'm feeling guilty about not focusing completely on my wife. What can I do? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer
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