Expectant Fathers

Lesson 1: Introduction

The Value of This Course for Couples

For Expectant Couples

What’s Your Pregnant Man Thinking? presents the thoughtful ideas and findings of scientists who have methodically studied expectant couple relationships, the behavioral and physical changes occurring for these couples, and the reasons that some couples, particularly fathers, do well while others fail to fulfill their family dream. Answers to why and how relationships change during pregnancy are given along with what steps you can take to strengthen your “couple” commitment. In fact, pregnancy is the perfect time for making your relationship stronger! You’ll gain an understanding of the crisis called pregnancy and the means for managing this challenge to a successful outcome.

Each lesson presents core behavioral findings, real life examples of important principles, and some basic advice you should follow to improve your personal lives. As I conducted the research for this course, pouring through hundreds of reports on pregnant couples’ relationships and expectant fathers’ behavior, I saw studies confirming many of the issues that fathers attending my pre and postnatal father groups have shared with me. And while so many things in the world around us have changed in innumerable ways during my twenty-five years of work in this area, the basic ingredients necessary for pregnant couples to be successful is consistent; love and respect.

It’s a great comfort to the my soon-to-be dads groups to learn that regardless of their worries and concerns, pregnancy can be a new and wonderful beginning for them. It is a time of discovery and an opportunity to cherish their partner in a renewed relationship. Expectant dads have repeatedly told me how relieved they are to learn the steps they can take to constructively address and reduce their emotional concerns. Each of these men, and hundreds of others I’ve spoken with, has asked for a course or book that would present the pregnancy experience from the expectant dads’ perspective. They want their side of the story told. They want to announce to world that they’re pregnant; that they’re lives are changing; that they’re excited; that they want to be involved in the pregnancy; and that they need support along with their wives. Well, the course has arrived ahead of the baby!

As the lessons unfold, you’ll read some alarming facts and figures about dads, methods for instilling hope in every new family, the “unnaturalness” of nature, and you and your spouse will enjoy doing exercises that anchor your relationship in a solid foundation.

The research described in this course completely agrees with the wisdom expressed by one newly delivered father,

“It takes effort from both partners during the pregnancy and it isn’t easy. But I believe anyone can do it. They can build a renewed relationship with their mate, naturally replace former pleasures with the greater pleasures that come from having a family, and, for fathers, obtain a wonderful sense of security and purpose. I mean, look at me, for example.”

Author’s Note

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