So, your partner’s pregnant? Congrats! 🎉 But let’s be honest—no one really tells dads what to expect. From mood swings to midnight cravings, emotional rollercoasters to swollen ankles… it’s a wild ride, and you’re on it too. This video is your real-talk, no-fluff survival guide to navigating pregnancy as a new dad.
👉 Society might say “dads are useless” during pregnancy—WRONG. You matter. Massively.
This video breaks down how to step up, support like a pro, and bond with your baby before they arrive.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
1. Why pregnancy is tougher than it looks
2. How to actually support your partner
3. The weird symptoms no one warns you about
4. What’s happening inside her body
5. The identity shift she’s going through
6. Why your presence (not presents) matters
7. How to bond with your baby before birth
8. Practical prep tips for birth day
9. What real teamwork looks like
💡 Whether you're feeling clueless, overwhelmed, or just want to be the best partner and future dad you can be—this one’s for you.
🎥 This is Episode 1 of a 3-part series:
→ Ep. 2: What REALLY Happens During Labour
→ Ep. 3: Newborn Survival Guide for Dads
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What’s been the most surprising part of pregnancy so far for you or your partner?
Timestamp:
3:04 - 1. Pregnancy is harder than it looks
4:24 - Mood swings & hormones
5:32 - Body Changes You Might Not Expect
5:50 - Food Cravings & Aversions
6:56 - Pregnancy Brain Is Real
8:34 - Body Image & Weight Gain
9:40 - Sleep Challenges
10:58 - Keeping Active Is OK
12:37 - 2. Be Informed – It Makes a Huge Difference
12:47 - Do Your Reading
13:40 - Belly Rubs = Superpower
14:09 - 3. Wild & Random Symptoms You’ll Never Expect
15:57- 4. Help Her Prepare – Start Early
22:24 - Couples counselling
23:22 - 5. What’s Actually Going On Inside Her Body
25:34 - 6. Identity Shift – Losing Herself in Pregnancy
27:09 - Matrescence
28:27 - 7. What She Really Needs From You
28:37 - Don’t Just Ask—Take Action
29:18 - Energy Swings
30:04 - Be Her Calm
30:21 - Colostrum harvesting
32:10 - Belly Rubs & Bonding
32:22 - Set Up the Home
33:16 - 8. Bond With the Bump
35:13 - Music
36:26 - 9. Preparing for the Birth
38:13 - Hypnobirthing
38:41 - Birthing plan
39:46 - Hospital bag
40:29 - Car seats
42:25 - Paternity and maternity leave
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