Becoming a father is a beautiful, awe inspiring experience, but it's also challenging, uncharted territory for most men.
The journey starts the day your partner announces she is carrying your child. Pregnancy, labour, birth and then adjusting to a newborn child in your home and relationship is a roller coaster of emotions and changes. Equipping yourself for the ride is one of the greatest gifts you can give your child, your partner and yourself. This practical and comprehensive guide will take you through your partner’s pregnancy, the birth of your child and the early days of being a father.
It will explain:
- The physical and emotional changes your partner will go through
- How to support her in pregnancy
- How to deal with your feelings about becoming a dad • How to prepare for the birth of your child
- Different birthing options
- Your role during labour and birth
- How to handle he crucial first few weeks back home
- What it takes to be a great dad
As a father you will be your son’s first hero and your daughter’s first romance. This book will help you get off to the best start possible.
About the Author:
Craig Wilkinson is a bestselling South African author, sought-after speaker and consultant who is passionate about equipping men to be great fathers and leaders. He is the founder of Father A Nation (FAN), a Non-Profit organisation that works with men throughout South Africa. He believes that if we can heal men, we can heal the world. An avid hiker, mountain biker and nature lover, Craig lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his wife Martinique. His two adult children, Luke and Blythe, have both recently left the nest.
Craig is a sought after inspirational speaker and Dad Coach, passionate about the role men and fathers play in society and family. He spoke at TEDx on the topic in a powerful talk entitled "Real Man. Real Dad.," which can be found on his website www.craigwilkinson.co.za He has worked extensively in the Non Profit sector in the areas of experiential education, socio-economic development and the development of men and fathers as well as a consultant to the corporate sector in strategy and human resource development. Craig is author of "DAD - The Power and Beauty of Authentic Fatherhood," "It's A DAD! Everyman's guide to pregnancy childbirth and becoming a father" and the online course, "The Dad Journey," which can be found at www.thedadbook.co.za An avid hiker and mountain biker Craig's mission is the restoration of men to true masculinity and authentic fatherhood. He is the founder of Father a Nation (FAN), an NPO which restores and equips men to be great fathers. He believes that if we can heal men we can heal the world. Some of the work of FAN can be seen at www.fatheranation.co.za Craig lives in Cape Town, South Africa with his wife Martinique and his two children Luke and Blythe. You can contact Craig at craig@fatheranation.co.za
