Some parts of the journey into parenthood are very specific to the person who is pregnant, but a lot of the journey is or can be shared.
This page is in response to a question put to me in my consulting room, as most of these resources are!
As always, I will link to resources I am confident in (no need to reinvent any wheels here!) but also place tips, tricks, ideas, and a check list to share.

I hope you find it useful

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Thinking about having a baby?
Preconception, Partner's page
Thinking about having a baby?
Preconception, Partner's page

I’m so glad you’re doing some research beforehand! Here is some advice and a few links to other sites.

Preconception, Partner's page
Sleep
Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Partner's page
Sleep
Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Partner's page

Where to start, what to do. Ideas for when baby is simply not sleeping.

Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Partner's page
Priorities. Slow. Easy. Kind.
Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's page
Priorities. Slow. Easy. Kind.
Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's page

Busy? Too busy? Way too busy? Perhaps it is time to reconsider your choices

Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's page
Smoking is bad for you and for baby. Please quit. Help is available.
Beyond Pregnancy, First trimester, Preconception, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's page
Smoking is bad for you and for baby. Please quit. Help is available.
Beyond Pregnancy, First trimester, Preconception, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's page

Smoking is an expensive way to ruin your health. And baby’s health. Please quit.

Beyond Pregnancy, First trimester, Preconception, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's page
Let's talk about sex
Second trimester, Third trimester, Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page
Let's talk about sex
Second trimester, Third trimester, Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page

My TTEEMM approach to low libido

Second trimester, Third trimester, Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page
Just. say. no.
Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's page
Just. say. no.
Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's page

Truth is, babies don’t need a lot of stuff! (Nor do we….)

Beyond Pregnancy, Third trimester, Second trimester, First trimester, Partner's page
The answer is always yes!
Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page
The answer is always yes!
Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page

Should I move the vase/knife block, secure the stairs and/or the TV or learn CPR? YES!

Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page
Sex after baby is born--the first two months
Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page
Sex after baby is born--the first two months
Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page

Yes, we need to talk about this!

Beyond Pregnancy, Partner's page
Relax, it is (almost always) ok to enjoy sex during pregnancy
First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's page
Relax, it is (almost always) ok to enjoy sex during pregnancy
First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's page

This is such an important topic!

First trimester, Second trimester, Third trimester, Partner's page
Genetic testing options to consider in early pregnancy
First trimester, Partner's page
Genetic testing options to consider in early pregnancy
First trimester, Partner's page

In this video Betsy Peach, Genetic Counsellor, and I discuss what some of the issues are for genetic testing available in early pregnancy.

First trimester, Partner's page
Genetic testing options to consider before falling pregnant
Preconception, Partner's page
Genetic testing options to consider before falling pregnant
Preconception, Partner's page

In this video Betsy Peach, Genetic Counsellor, and I discuss what some of the issues are for genetic testing available before pregnancy.

Preconception, Partner's page
Making a baby, let's start with the basics
Preconception, Partner's page
Making a baby, let's start with the basics
Preconception, Partner's page

I know, fancy talking about this stuff, but I find some folk don’t understand the old fashioned way to make a baby…

Preconception, Partner's page


SMS4dads sends free text messages, support, info & tips – especially for dads & dads-to-be, but suitable for parents or parents-to-be

For practical advice including the option of a telephone or video call from maternal child health nurses, visit pregnancy, birth and baby

Sperm health Kinda self explanatory really

For all things parenting, including information about pregnancy for both parents, visit raising children

For parenting advice, including free telephone counselling and support for parents in Qld and NT, visit parentline

Smiling Mind is a useful mindfulness app both during pregnancy and after baby is born

If you like your advice with a side order of a reality check, this one is for you WhatWereWeThinking

For information about the emotional aspects of the pregnancy and parenthood journey, visit COPE

For When can help link you into appropriate mental health services
Other helpful mental health sites:  Head to Health This Way Up
Blue Knot provides information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma
Not sure where to get help for almost anything in Australia? Ask Izzy