| Meet the author | p. viii |
| Only got a minute? | p. x |
| Only got five minutes? | p. xiv |
| Only got ten minutes? | p. xvi |
| What being a father really means | p. 1 |
| Responsibilities and qualities | p. 1 |
| Role model | p. 2 |
| What type of person are you? | p. 3 |
| Shared values and new values | p. 4 |
| Me, a dad?! | p. 4 |
| Be realistic | p. 5 |
| The avalanche of advice | p. 6 |
| The 'perfect' father | p. 7 |
| Time | p. 8 |
| The irreversible change | p. 9 |
| Modern parenthood | p. 10 |
| Fathers and mothers | p. 12 |
| The myth of equality? | p. 12 |
| The importance of your involvement | p. 14 |
| The influence of context | p. 16 |
| The influence of expectation | p. 16 |
| The erosion of distinct parenting styles | p. 17 |
| You are no less capable | p. 18 |
| The pregnancy: first thoughts | p. 21 |
| Reacting to the news | p. 21 |
| Possible thoughts | p. 22 |
| Put yourself in her shoes | p. 26 |
| Sharing the news | p. 28 |
| The role of the grandparents | p. 30 |
| Your role during the pregnancy | p. 31 |
| The Pregnancy: the physical stuffs | |
| Physical changes | p. 35 |
| The first trimester (up to 14 weeks) | p. 36 |
| The second trimester (up to 28 weeks) | p. 38 |
| The third trimester (beyond 28 weeks) | p. 39 |
| Sympathy pains, or Couvade syndrome | p. 39 |
| Diet and weight gain | p. 39 |
| Mood | p. 41 |
| Take any worries seriously | p. 42 |
| Breasts | p. 42 |
| Sex in pregnancy | p. 43 |
| Scans, tests and check-ups | p. 45 |
| The Pregenancy: ... and the rest | p. 56 |
| The role of father-to-be | p. 56 |
| Bonding with the bump | p. 58 |
| Sleep | p. 59 |
| Shopping for the baby | p. 60 |
| The great nappy debate: disposables vs. washables | p. 65 |
| Antenatal classes | p. 69 |
| The home straight | p. 72 |
| Pregnancy scares | p. 73 |
| Packing a hospital bag | p. 75 |
| The hospital tour | p. 76 |
| A birthplan | p. 77 |
| A doula or birth attendant | p. 78 |
| Choosing a name | p. 80 |
| Labour and the birth | p. 83 |
| Birthing options | p. 83 |
| Pain relief options | p. 86 |
| The early stages | p. 88 |
| At the hospital | p. 91 |
| Your role during labour | p. 94 |
| Possible problems at birth | p. 96 |
| Birth | p. 100 |
| In hospital after the birth | p. 105 |
| The first few weeks | p. 106 |
| You and your partner | p. 121 |
| Your relationship | p. 121 |
| Changed expectations | p. 122 |
| Communicating | p. 125 |
| Sleep | p. 127 |
| Breastfeeding | p. 130 |
| Sex | p. 134 |
| Your partner's mood | p. 138 |
| Baby blues | p. 139 |
| Post-natal depression | p. 140 |
| Taking the initiative around the home | p. 141 |
| You and your child: Part 1 | p. 144 |
| Your child's development | p. 144 |
| The first six weeks | p. 146 |
| Six to twelve weeks | p. 152 |
| Three to six months | p. 154 |
| Six to nine months | p. 159 |
| Nine months to one year | p. 163 |
| One to two years | p. 165 |
| Two to three years | p. 169 |
| Three to five years | p. 177 |
| You and your child: Part 2 | p. 182 |
| Self-esteem | p. 182 |
| Discipline | p. 184 |
| Health | p. 190 |
| Safety | p. 206 |
| Siblings: having another baby | p. 209 |
| No two children are the same | p. 214 |
| Finances and entitlements | p. 216 |
| Be open | p. 216 |
| The ins and the outs | p. 217 |
| State benefits | p. 218 |
| Paternity leave | p. 223 |
| Maternity leave | p. 225 |
| Flexible working | p. 226 |
| Parental leave | p. 227 |
| Compassionate leave | p. 227 |
| Making a will | p. 228 |
| Spending, saving, selling and borrowing | p. 229 |
| Investing in yourself | p. 232 |
| Getting help | p. 232 |
| Pocket money | p. 233 |
| Work and family | p. 237 |
| The role of work | p. 237 |
| Changing priorities | p. 239 |
| Working full-time and supporting your partner | p. 240 |
| Staying at home while your partner goes out to work | p. 246 |
| When you're both out at work | p. 253 |
| Working from home | p. 255 |
| Guilt | p. 255 |
| Childcare and schooling | p. 258 |
| What type of childcare is best? | p. 259 |
| Handing over your child | p. 266 |
| Schools | p. 266 |
| Home education | p. 269 |
| Your role in your child's education | p. 269 |
| Bullying | p. 271 |
| Relationship difficulties | p. 273 |
| Weathering the storm | p. 274 |
| The impact on your child | p. 275 |
| Child Support | p. 277 |
| Ending an unmarried relationship | p. 278 |
| Divorce | p. 278 |
| Ending a civil partnership | p. 280 |
| A solicitor's role in your separation | p. 280 |
| Mediation | p. 281 |
| Help with the cost of separation | p. 282 |
| Informing the authorities | p. 282 |
| The mother of your child | p. 283 |
| Fathering from a distance | p. 284 |
| Single fatherhood | p. 288 |
| Stepfatherhood | p. 290 |
| Moving forward | p. 293 |
| Enjoying fatherhood | p. 296 |
| A brief window | p. 296 |
| A sense of humour | p. 297 |
| Looking after yourself | p. 297 |
| What's in it for you? | p. 302 |
| Into the future | p. 307 |
| Conclusion | p. 307 |
| Taking it further | p. 310 |
| Index | p. 313 |
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