The First-Time Dad’s Survival Guide: Pregnancy Edition

Serve Your Partner, Bond with Your Baby, Build a Nest, and Become Empowered to Rock Fatherhood

You're going to be a dad. Incredible. Terrifying. Both at once.

The questions are already piling up. Am I ready for this? Can I actually do it? What does my partner need from me right now? Add a whirlwind of anxiety, excitement, and sleep-deprived panic — and it can feel like no one ever told you there was a manual.

There is now.

"The First-Time Dad's Survival Guide: Pregnancy Edition" is your A-Z companion through every stage of pregnancy, written by a father who made every mistake in the book — so you don't have to.

Inside, you'll discover:

• A week-by-week breakdown of how you, your partner, and your baby are changing — physically and emotionally
• Three powerful ways to bond with your baby before they even arrive
• How to read the room during labour and actually be the support your partner needs
• A complete Baby HQ checklist so nothing gets missed in the blur of preparation
• How to feel confident handling, feeding, bathing, and clothing a newborn from day one
• Everything you need to know about each trimester, labour, and what comes next

Whether you're in week 4 or week 38, this guide meets you exactly where you are and walks you through what's coming.

Press play and start the journey. Your baby needs a dad who shows up — and this is how you become that dad.

©2023 Matthew Young (P)2026 Matthew Young

Life Saver

No man is an island and neither are fathers. Being a single father to a daughter is difficult. Raising a child requires all the support you can get. This book is full of information that I wish I had when my daughter was little. If you are a first time father, don't make the mistake of passing it by

A must listen for first time dads!

This guide was a lifesaver! The practical advice and personal insights helped ease my anxieties and prepare me for fatherhood. The narration made it an engaging and enjoyable listen. Highly recommend for any soon-to-be dads!

Pregnancy and Parenthood

This book is an inspiring adventure. You’ll learn that you can handle it well when you use the information and tools. With love, motivation for knowledge, giving and having support you’ll balance your priorities. Key aspects of parenthood are included, such creating a baby safe home, support and involvement in co-parenting, and daily fatherhood routines. The book goes through each trimester, to know how each one differs. Being there for your partner and being actively involved will serve to make the deep connections needed for family harmony. Nothing may be exactly as planned, of course, but you’ll know how to be confidant and to enjoy the special bond and experience with your child.

Simplyfing a complex part of life

it is absolutely wild to me that humans are ever born. Pregnancy is a wild time for expecting parents! Fortunately, this guide hits on every stage of the process and gives both parents, not just the dads, a needed boost of confidence. I especially liked a section talking about the actual birth, and listing all of the things that might happen and what they might look like so that the non-birthing partner is ready and can stay calm, hopefully leading to a calmer experience for the birthing partner as well. I also found it interesting learning about the different ways that parents might start bonding with their child before the birth. Whether you are an expecting parent, or simply someone interested in how humans work, this book is worth a listen.

helpful

First-time fathers will find this audiobook invaluable. It offers practical guidance and accessible tips for navigating pregnancy and preparing for fatherhood. The content covers essential topics like setting up your home for the baby's arrival and fostering a connection with your child before birth. Its straightforward, engaging approach makes complex information easily digestible. By listening, expectant dads can gain confidence, feel more involved, and approach their new role with excitement and readiness.
I recommend this audiobook.