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Dad Ready: The Ultimate Birth Support ToolKit
Start Here: Laying the Groundwork
DAY 1: Welcome to Dad Ready (4:19)
DAY 2: What It Means to Be a Support Partner (4:03)
Supporting Your Partner During Preganancy: An Overview
DAY 3: Intro - Showing Up Early and Often (3:39)
DAY 4: The Three Trimesters (5:11)
DAY 5: The Announcement (4:35)
DAY 6: Forget Due Dates (3:56)
DAY 9: Warning Signs - When to Call Your Provider (3:21)
Optimize Health, Comfort, & Relaxation
DAY 10: Create a Nurturing Home Environment (3:08)
DAY 11: Promoting Relaxation & Comforting Your Partner (6:30)
DAY 12: Support Nutritional Health (5:17)
DAY 13: Encourage Exercise & Healthy Habits (5:37)
DAY 14: Center Your Relationship (5:42)
DAY 15: Comfort Measures for Your Partner During Pregnancy (4:46)
DAY 16: Supporting Emotional & Mental Well-Being During Pregnancy (5:25)
DAY 17: Supporting Your Partner Through Pregnancy Milestones (4:19)
DAY 18: Navigating Work, Life, and Pregnancy Together (4:28)
DAY 19: Mental Load & Invisible Labor (6:24)
DAY 20: Decision Fatigue & How to Help Manage It (4:24)
DAY 21: Navigating Medical Systems and Early Advocacy (5:41)
DAY 22: How to Use Your B.R.A.I.N. (5:23)
DAY 23: The Social Layer – Managing Outside Opinions, Family, and Boundaries (5:07)
DAY 25: Sex & Intimacy During Pregnancy (4:45)
Preparing for Your Baby's Debut
DAY 26: Talk & Sing to Your Baby In Utero (3:27)
DAY 27: Essential Contacts: Creating Your Support Network (4:06)
DAY 28: Birth Bags - What to Prepare (7:26)
DAY 29: Birth Positions - Understanding Options for Different Scenarios (4:34)
DAY 30: Fetal Movement Tracking (4:21)
DAY 31: Braxton Hicks Contractions vs Labor Contractions (4:33)
DAY 32: Conclusion - Embracing the Journey Ahead (3:43)
Early Labor: Setting the Stage
DAY 33: Introduction to Setting the Stage (2:36)
DAY 34: Early Labor - Recognizing the Start of the Journey (8:12)
DAY 35: The Three R's of Labor - Relaxation, Rhythm, & Ritual (6:54)
DAY 36: Conserving Energy in Early Labor (5:37)
DAY 37: Recognizing When It’s Time to Head to the Birth Location (5:59)
DAY 38: How to Time Contractions Like a Pro (4:44)
Active Labor: The Work Begins
DAY 39: Introduction to Active Labor (3:33)
DAY 40: Navigating Hospital Admission & Triage (5:35)
DAY 41: What to Expect as Labor Progresses (13:54)
DAY 42: The Fear-Tension-Pain Cycle (6:13)
DAY 43: Hands-On Comfort Measures - Supporting Your Partner in Active Labor (5:57)
DAY 44: Position Changes & Movement - Why Mobility Matters in Labor (5:36)
DAY 45: Interventions in Labor - What to Know (6:40)
DAY 46: Deciding if Induction Is Truly Necessary (6:23)
Cesarean Birth – What You Need To Know
DAY 47: Intro to Cesarean Birth (3:33)
DAY 48: Planned vs. Emergency C-Sections - Understanding the Difference (5:53)
DAY 49: Inside the OR - What Happens During a C-Section? (4:44)
DAY 50: Your Role in the OR - Before & During a C-Section (4:54)
DAY 51: Supporting Your Partner Through C-Section Recovery – From OR to Home (6:12)
Transition & Pushing – The Final Stretch
DAY 52: Intro to Transition & Pushing (5:06)
DAY 53: Recognizing Transition & How to Support Through It (4:44)
DAY 54: What to Expect in the Pushing Stage (4:58)
DAY 55: Supporting Through Pushing - Do’s & Don’ts (4:36)
DAY 56: The Role of Medical Providers in Pushing & Birth (4:43)
DAY 57: Episiotomies & Tearing - What Support Partners Need to Know (5:08)
The Moments After Birth – Golden Hour & Beyond
DAY 58: Introduction to The Moments After Birth (3:11)
DAY 59: The First 60 Minutes: Why the "Golden Hour" Matters (5:04)
DAY 60: Delivering the Placenta - What to Expect (4:41)
DAY 61: Advocating for Post-Birth Needs (4:13)
DAY 62: The Apgar Test & Newborn Assessments (4:34)
DAY 63: If Things Don't Go As Planned - NICU, Unexpected Outcomes & Special Circumstances (4:39)
Taking Baby Home - The First 24-hours
DAY 64: Introduction to TAKING BABY HOME – THE FIRST 24 HOURS (3:20)
DAY 65: Hospital Discharge - What You’ll Need & What to Ask (5:05)
DAY 66: Transitioning Home - Setting Up Your Postpartum Nest (5:51)
DAY 67: Mental & Emotional Processing of the Birth Experience (4:53)
DAY 68: The First Diaper Change & Baby’s First Poop (4:22)
DAY 69: Why Skin-to-Skin is Still Essential (3:52)
DAY 70: The First Night With Baby: What to Expect (4:26)
Postpartum Recovery & Newborn Care
DAY 71: Introduction to Postpartum Recovery & Newborn Care (4:03)
DAY 72: Understanding Postpartum Recovery - What Your Partner’s Body Has Been Through (5:57)
DAY 73: The First 24 Hours - Immediate Postpartum Needs (5:57)
DAY 74: The First Weeks - Navigating Physical Healing (4:49)
DAY 75: Supporting Emotional Recovery & Mental Well-Being (5:17)
Caring & Connecting: Infant Feeding, Comfort & Bonding
DAY 76: Introduction to Infant Feeding, Comfort & Bonding (3:08)
DAY 77: The First Days with Baby - What to Expect (5:27)
DAY 78: Feeding Your Baby - Breast, Bottle & Combo Feeding (6:55)
DAY 79: Diapering & Hygiene 101: Keeping Your Baby Clean & Comfortable (5:58)
DAY 80: Bonding & Soothing Your Baby - The Power of Connection (4:28)
Partnering in Parenting – Adjusting to the New Normal
DAY 81: Introduction to Partnering in Parenting (3:35)
DAY 82: Protecting Your Partner’s Recovery from Unwanted Stress (4:20)
DAY 83: Strengthening Your Relationship in Parenthood (4:44)
DAY 84: Taking Care of Yourself and Each Other - Mental & Physical Health for New Parents (4:57)
The First Three Months - Laying a Strong Foundation
DAY 85: Introduction to the First Three Months (3:42)
DAY 86: Navigating Pediatrician Visits & Common Concerns (4:44)
DAY 87: Milestones & Development - What’s Ahead in the First 3 Months (5:43)
DAY 88: Parental Leave & Work-Life Balance (4:35)
DAY 89: The Power of Support - Building Your Village (5:02)
DAY 90: Final Lesson - Becoming a Father – This Is Just the Beginning (5:33)
Resource Library – Support Guides, Cheatsheets, and Checklists
Welcome to the Resource Library – Support Guides, Cheatsheets, and Checklists
Welcome to Fatherhood: A brief introduction to fatherhood & partner support through pregnancy, labor + birth, recovery, and newborn care
What Matters Most: A Birth Preferences Workbook
Birth Location & Provider Decision Guide
Reflections on Fatherhood: +20 Prompts to Begin the Journey with Intention
Go-Time Contact List (Print + Put it on the Fridge!)
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DAY 20: Decision Fatigue & How to Help Manage It
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