Practical strategies, checklists, and planning tools to help couples
navigate the pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn stages together
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** Preparing for the birth of your child is a life-changing experience,
but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. Couples can tackle
everything that needs to get done if they work together as a team, all
while setting the foundation for a strong partnership that carries them
through the next stage as first-time parents. The Couples' Pregnancy
Guide offers supportive advice, strategies, and checklists couples need
to create a plan that works for their unique relationship. There's no
script for how things will go in pregnancy, but you can get through it
with confidence and optimism when you do it together.
The Couples' Pregnancy Guide features:
- A month-by-month breakdown of discussion-worthy topics, from
prenatal screenings and parental leave to childcare options and birth
plans
- Guidance on how to support your partner to improve communication,
strengthen emotional attunement, and lay the groundwork for a strong
parenting team
-Checklists and worksheets to share responsibilities and empower
non-birthing partners, and brainstorm solutions when joint decisions are
particularly tricky
-Practical advice for challenges like easing tight finances, moving
past communication impasses, and advocating for yourself in medical
settings
