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The best way to ready yourself for fatherhood is to get as much information as you can about the next 9 months
Once conception has taken place, it is wise to hold back announcing it to family and friends because of the risk of a miscarriage. Both of you need to carefully plan towards a good date to jointly make the announcement. Usually, it's best to wait for three months to lapse after conception. Your spouse's scheduled visits to her gynecologist as well as her ultrasound appointments with her sonographer also present opportunities for both of you to bond. Granted that you will not be able to make it to every one of her appointments; do make it a point of duty to be at her first, third, and fourth appointments with her gynecologist. At these respective appointments; the pregnancy will be confirmed, you will hear the first heart beats of the child, and see an ultrasound picture of the child for the first time.
Your spouse will need your help, love, and support as she deals with the vagaries of carrying the child. It is your duty to learn how you can be of help to her. And that's what this summary will teach you. The pages that follow are filled with actionable tips and advice that will arm you to become the best partner your spouse could ever wish for.