The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be: 12 (The New Father, 1)

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Under the basic right, you can’t take more than four weeks’ parental leave a year for each child (if you have two children the maximum amount would be eight weeks’ leave a year). However, your employer may vary this. When you have a kid, you start thinking about stuff you didn't think about before," says Brott. "You start thinking about childcare, neighborhood development, and the state of education in this country. You start worrying about landfills and disposable diapers."

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Once your partner’s maternity leave and pay have been brought to an end and converted into SPL and ShPP, it becomes a shared entitlement which either of you can use if you both meet the eligibility requirements for taking it. If you are an expectant father or the partner of someonedue to give birth or adopt a child, you could be entitled to time off to attend ante-natal appointments plus up to two weeks’ paid paternity leave. You may also be able to take more time off in the first year as Shared Parental Leave andbe entitled to some Shared Parental Pay.Kudos to Brott for writing a book that doesn’t second-guess whether the new father reading his book is reading it because he WANTS to and not because his wife made him read it. Indeed, Brott assumes that the father has as many, if not more, worries and questions (and duties) than the expectant mother. Pregnancy is just as rough (mentally and spiritually, at least) on the daddy-to-be. Physically, too, if one counts the many couvade symptoms (sympathy pains) that a father can succumb to... and I did. In this section, we’ll delve into the best expectant dad books that offer a wealth of information and support for soon-to-be fathers. #1. The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide For Dads-to-Be by Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash One of the better pregnancy books for expectant fathers I've been reading (I'm in the middle of about 5, but this is the first I've finished...) If you are a father or have parental responsibility for a child and have at least a year’s service with your current employer, you can take up to 18 weeks’ unpaid parental leave to care for your child. The leave entitlement is per child. So if you have two children your total entitlement is 36 weeks.

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To take parental leave, you must give your employer at least 21 days’ notice. Your employer can postpone a period of parental leave that you have requested (unless it’s to be taken around the time of the birth) if they believe it would unduly disrupt the business. However they must allow you to take the leave at an agreed date within six months of the start date you had requested.

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The book begins with an overview of the pregnancy journey, explaining the stages of fetal development and the changes that both mother and baby undergo. It also offers tips on supporting your partner during pregnancy, attending prenatal appointments, and preparing for the arrival of your little one. The right is to a reasonable amount of time off to deal with the immediate crisis; for example, to put alternative childcare arrangements in place if your usual nursery or childminder can’t look after your child. This book was pretty helpful overall, with a lot of passages I ended up highlighting (e.g. "list of questions for your pediatrician"). The structure is good, with a chapter per month and listings of physical conditions and emotions you & your partner might be experiencing. A lot of it has lined up with what we've experienced so far! It helps to know what we can anticipate in the coming months. The book is broken up into each month of pregnancy, which helps if you want to take it slow as it progresses. Overall, The New Dad’s Survival Guide is a must-read for first-time fathers who want a straightforward, easy-to-understand resource that covers all aspects of raising a newborn. With its practical advice and relatable tone, this book will equip new dads with the knowledge and confidence they need to thrive in their new role as a parent. #4. The Birth Partner: A Complete Guide to Childbirth For Dads, Doulas, And Other Labor Companions by Penny Simkin

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If you are not the child’s father but you are the mother’s partner and share the main responsibility for caring for the child, then you may be entitled to SPL. A partner is someone who is the spouse or civil partner of the mother or someone who is in a relationship with the mother and lives with her at the time of the birth.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of communication and teamwork between partners, offering practical suggestions on how to maintain a strong and healthy relationship during pregnancy. He also touches on sensitive issues such as intimacy during pregnancy and postpartum, providing helpful tips on navigating these delicate topics.