The Dad-to-Be Playbook: A Practical Pregnancy and Newborn Guide for First-Time Fathers

Becoming a father is one of life’s most profound transitions, and this book is here to walk you through it with clarity and confidence. Written specifically for first-time dads, The Dad-to-Be Playbook covers everything from understanding pregnancy week by week and supporting your partner through labor, to mastering newborn care basics like diapering, feeding, and soothing. You’ll find practical advice on managing your own emotions, building a strong partnership, and navigating those early sleep-deprived weeks without losing your cool. Grounded in mainstream medical guidance from organizations like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics, this guide avoids hype and meets you where you are. Each chapter includes real-world examples, checklists, and gentle encouragement to help you feel prepared, not overwhelmed. Whether you’re nervous or excited (or both), this playbook gives you the tools to be the dad your baby needs. Part of The New Parent Library.

About the author

Vivian Hale is a parenting writer and educator who turns the messy realities of new parenthood into clear, confident, everyday guidance. She is known for a practical, encouraging style that respects readers as capable parents and focuses on small steps that fit into busy, sleep-deprived lives. Her work spans the whole arc of early parenthood, from pregnancy through the toddler years. She believes good preparation is a form of love, and lives with her partner and an ever-growing shelf of well-worn notebooks.

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E-bog: 2. oktober 2026