Dads to Be

Hey Mr. Future Dad! Having a baby means switching around some things in your life. Here you'll learn about what is likely to change, and how you can preserve some independence.

Your Partner: How Men React to Pregnancy

Your partner may not react to your good news in the same way as your girlfriends. Find out why sometimes there is a difference -- and try not to take it personally. Here's how you and your partner prepare for parenthood differently.

What Type of Dad Will He Be?

Chances are, the dad-to-be in your life falls into one of these five categories. So take a break from obsessing about childcare and strollers to find the dad style that best describes your guy.

5 Common Fears About Fatherhood

Why is your partner is so nervous about becoming a dad?

Quiz: What Kind of Dad Will He Be?

Will your partner be a hands-on, laid-back, or well-balanced dad? Take our quiz and find out about his future parenting style!

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Partners Get Pregnancy Symptoms, Too!

Sometimes moms-to-be are the only ones craving strange foods and having wild pregnancy dreams. There are indeed fathers-to-be who experience sympathetic pregnancy symptoms. Called Couvade syndrome -- this condition isn't entirely rare! Check out these stories from couples who've both experience symptoms during pregnancy.

7 Ways to Be an Awesome New Dad

As you embark on the new adventure of fatherhood, follow your instincts and our seven tips and you'll be on your way to awesome status in your kid's eyes.

Could a Man's Life Experiences Affect the Genes He Passes On?

New research indicates a father's life experiences may actually change the genes he passes down to his children.

Best Apps for Dads-To-Be

From delivery room tips to easy recipes, here are 10 must-have apps for dads-to-be.

The Adorable First Moments These Dads Met Their Babies

Check out these adorable, aww-worthy reader-submitted photos of dads meeting their newborn babies for the very first time. So sweet!

7 Must-Reads for Dads-to-Be

Navigating pregnancy and the earliest weeks of fatherhood can be nerve-racking and confusing for even the most excited father-to-be. Here are a few books that can help make the journey a bit easier to manage.

How Medications Affect His Sperm Count

Certain medicines can lower your guy's sperm count or quality, affecting the chances of his getting you pregnant. Here's what you both need to know when you're trying to conceive.

An Open Letter to You, Dad-to-Be

Don't stress, dad-to-be! Here are some tips to start off fatherhood right.

9 Guys Share the Moment They Found Out They Were Going to Be Dads

We asked dads and dads-to-be for a glimpse at what it felt like to learn they were going to be parents--and how they helped their partners throughout their pregnancies.

Dad-to-Be Confessions: 10 Things He's Thinking Right Now

Here's what your guy might be secretly thinking about during your pregnancy.

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