{"product_id":"the-birth-guys-go-to-guide-for-new-dads-how-to-support-your-partner-through-birth-breastfeeding-and-beyond-paperback","title":"The Birth Guy's Go-To Guide for New Dads: How to Support Your Partner Through Birth, Breastfeeding, and Beyond - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian W. Salmon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKirsten Brunner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChris Pegula\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-have baby shower gift for expectant dads  In this one-of-a-kind guide, dad, doula, and certified lactation counselor Brian Salmon and perinatal mental health and relationship expert Kirsten Brunner offer practical, modern-day survival tips for expectant dads and birth partners.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGone are the days when fathers would nervously pace the waiting room while their partners gave birth. Dads are participating in childbirth now more than ever before. However, if you're like many men, you may feel unprepared, uncomfortable, or even unwelcome in the birth room. For you, this book offers battle-tested tips to help you get in the game and prepare for one of the most incredible adventures of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the author's \u003ci\u003eRocking Dads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003echildbirth course, this book will teach you everything you need to know about supporting your partner through birth, breastfeeding, and beyond. In this guide, you'll discover pointers and advice you won't find in any other childbirth or breastfeeding guide, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA list of \u003cb\u003eitems to pack for the hospital\u003c\/b\u003e that will help mom's labor go more smoothly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStealth communication skills\u003c\/b\u003e that you can utilize during early labor to support mom and keep her in a positive state of mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003ewrite a birth plan\u003c\/b\u003e that the labor and delivery nurses will actually pay attention to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat to say and do--and \u003cb\u003ewhat \u003ci\u003enot \u003c\/i\u003eto say and do\u003c\/b\u003e--when mom is in active labor and feeling \u003ci\u003eall \u003c\/i\u003ethe feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed account of \u003cb\u003ewhat to expect in the delivery room\u003c\/b\u003e as a birth partner, and how to navigate the unknown terrains when things don't go as planned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to help mom \u003cb\u003eachieve proper nipple latch\u003c\/b\u003e when she attempts breastfeeding for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, and perhaps most importantly, you'll find tips for maintaining a strong relationship with your partner before, during, and after the birth so that you feel closer than ever when you launch into the wild yet wonderful world of parenthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian W. 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She is based in Austin, TX. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Actor-turned-father-turned-designer \u003cb\u003eChris Pegula\u003c\/b\u003e is creator of Diaper Dude, a high-profile line of hip gear for dads. He has since been featured on \u003ci\u003eRachel Ray\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEllen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nate Berkus Show\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eE! 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