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by Lane Carter (Author)
Dad Rookie is the Game-Changing Pregnancy Guide for First-Time Dads-packed with pregnancy survival tips, newborn care advice, baby bonding techniques, emotional self-care strategies, and expert fatherhood preparation for expecting dads.
Are you uncertain about how to prepare for pregnancy as a first-time dad, what to expect during each trimester, and the key ways to support your partner during pregnancy and labor?
Feeling insecure and inexperienced about newborn care? Maybe nervous about handling a baby and worry about doing something wrong?
If you're a first-time dad staring at a positive pregnancy test and feeling both excited and overwhelmed by what lies ahead, you're not alone!
Dad Rookie is the essential handbook for new dads that will help you navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy, bond with your baby, master newborn care, keep your relationship strong, and help you step confidently into fatherhood. It's written specifically for new fathers like you who want to step up, show up, and nail fatherhood like a true MVP.
Inside, you'll discover:
*The top 7 newborn dad skills to master before game day (aka baby's arrival).
*Key plays for navigating pregnancy and supporting your #1 teammate like a pro.
*Third-trimester Health Checklists, Ultimate Hospital Bag list, Birth Plans, etc.-for prioritizing family health and creating a solid delivery-day game plan.
*Real-life locker room talk-stories from dads who've been in your shoes, sharing their wins and fumbles so you don't make the same rookie mistakes.
*Winning baby bonding techniques-including skin-to-skin contact and tummy time to build a championship-level connection with your baby.
*Recognizing postpartum challenges-know the signs of postpartum depression and how to support yourself and your best teammate through it.
*Quick & clean guides to diaper duty and swaddling-so you handle the mess like a seasoned champ.
*First-time fatherhood tips for sleep survival-stay energized without burning out.
*The emotional fouls new dads fall into-and the winning strategies to overcome them.
*Tools for maintaining personal time-because even the best dads need rest and recovery to stay at the top of their game.
*Blocking unwanted parenting advice-because not every "coach" knows what they're talking about.
...and so much more!
Dad Rookie is the playbook every expecting father needs to master pregnancy, feel confident heading into the delivery room, and start strong from day one. No fluff. No guilt trips. Just easy-to-follow advice for modern dads from a fellow rookie who's been in your cleats.
Whether you're looking for the best pregnancy books for new dads, a first-time dad guide to pregnancy and newborns, or a new fatherhood survival manual, Dad Rookie has your back. Dad Rookie will coach you every step of the way-from pregnancy to proud new dad. Suit up, Dad-it's game time!
