Becoming a Father:

Parenting Resources

 

Intro	Rights & Responsibilities
How to Help During The Pregnancy	Providing for Your Child
Your Role as a Father	Parenting Resources

All of your worries, concerns and fears about becoming a father are completely normal. The good news is that you aren’t alone, and there are resources out there that will help you get ready to become a great father.

 

Websites

American Academy of Pediatrics

National Center for Fathering

Parenthood.com

 

 

Web Pages

Planned Parenthood Pregnancy Info Page

US Department of Health & Human Services - Promoting Responsible Fatherhood

 

 

Pregnancy and Parenting Magazines Online

Fit Fregancy

Parenting

Parents

 

 

Books

Brott, Armin. The Expectant Father. Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-To-Be.

 

Brown, Mason. Breathe: A Guy’s Guide to Pregnancy.

 

Fairview Health Services. The Dad Book: A Guide to Pregnancy, Labor, Birth, and Parenting.

 

Goldman, Marcus. The Joy of Fatherhood: The First Twelve Months.

 

Greenberg, Gary. Be Prepared. A Practical Handbook for New Dads.

 

Lieman, Todd. Go To Guides For Guys ABCs for Expectant Dads.

 

Mungeaum, Frank. A Guy’s Guide to Pregnancy: Preparing for Parenthood Together.

 

Pettit, Paul. Congratulations! You’re going to be a dad. What’s Ahead from A-Z for First Time Fathers.

 

Sears, James and Robert. Father’s First Steps. 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know.

 

 

Phone Numbers

American Pregnancy Helpline 1-866-942-6466

 

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Written by the YMH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

 

Updated: 6/28/2010