Pregnancy won’t be the same after reading What’s Your Pregnant Man Thinking?. It presents the similarities and differences between expectant Moms and Dads. It explains that knowing these differences can produce a lasting relationship….that will endure for 50 years.
This book describes the expectations, changing, challenging and sometimes baffling behaviors, of first time expectant fathers, a foreign and often misunderstood territory filled with myth and misunderstanding.
- What do men think about during the nine months of pregnancy?
- What are their concerns and worries?
- Are they worried about “real” things related to the birth of the baby?
- Why do some men stray from their relationship and have affairs during this time?
- Why do some men lose themselves in work, to old friends, hobbies, habits, and almost anything to avoid pregnancy which is when their partner needs them most.
- How can you detect and avoid your spouse or partner’s destructive behavior?
- Are men more prone to violence with their partners during pregnancy?
- What changes in behavior are normal for fathers during pregnancy?
- How frequently do pregnancies result in separation or divorce?
- Are there early warning signs that a couple’s relationship may be in trouble?
- How can you test and know the strength of your personal relationship?
- How can you make the pregnant relationship the best you’ve every enjoyed in your life?
What’s Your Pregnant Man Thinking? provides readers with a roadmap to understanding the windfalls and pitfalls of their new adventure of having a family. It will help every expectant couple understand their needs during pregnancy and give them a commanding lead toward achieving their dreams as parents. As every pregnancy begins with hope, Dr. Rodriguez fulfills this hope by opening new insights, encouraging tolerance, and providing an understanding of the signs and steps to follow for a blissful tomorrow.
Studying the behavior of expectant fathers and couples for over 25 years, the author presents the yearnings, dreams, exploits, confessions, and challenges of expectant fathers during pregnancy. As he clearly writes, they feel deep emotions about the pregnancy. Couples feel deep emotions toward one another. They feel passion for their lives and futures. Each father and couple expressed the wish that they had known more about themselves, their expectations, and how to meet their partner’s needs. What’s Your Pregnant Man Thinking? grants their request.
Robert’s credentials include a Ph.D.s in Psychology and Health Care Administration, a M.S. in Health Risk Management, a M.P.H. in Health Care Planning, a M.A. in Research, and a M.B.A. in Business & Finance. He’s lectured extensively and provided “reality” and futures to many expectant couples. Robert’s audiences describe him as inspirational, down-to-earth, fun, and passionate about having expectant couples be successful with their families.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE LETTERS
WHAT, ME WORRY?
THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER
SPECIFICIALLY, WHAT DO MEN WORRY ABOUT DURING PREGNANCY?
WHAT ARE THE FACTS AND FIGURES REGARDING EXPECTANT DAD BEHAVIOR?
HOW AND WHY ARE MEN AND WOMEN DIFFERENT IN RELATIONSHIPS?
HOW IMPORTANT ARE EXPECTATIONS WHEN YOU’RE EXPECTING?
WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS WHILE EXPECTING?
GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER’S EXPECTATIONS DEEPER THEN EVER BEFORE
HOW TO GET FIVE “A’s” IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP
WHAT OTHER ACTIONS WILL HELP US ACHIEVE SUCCESS?
THE RELATIONSHIP IS WORKING, BUT IS HE EVER GOING TO HELP WITH THE HOUSE WORK?
HOW DO WE MAKE IT LAST AT LEAST 50 YEARS?
HOW DO FATHERS BEHAVE IN NATURE?
DIDN’T JANE FIND TARAZAN TO BE THE IDEAL MAN?
CLOSING LETTER
WHEN VIOLENCE AND PREGNANCY COLLIDE
WHY FATHERS ARE IMPORTANT
SEXUAL ADVICE FOR THE NEW DAD
RECOMMENDED READINGS
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Introduction
I have some wonderful news and expectations for you. You’ll stay healthy during your pregnancy. You’ll have a beautiful baby. You’ll become closer and more affectionate with your partner than ever before. You’ll have an easy time delivering your baby. You’ll love yourself throughout your pregnancy; and, you’ll receive endearing love from your new family for years to come. How are you going to achieve these things? You’ll achieve them by learning what you and your husband truly expect from one another and taking all the right steps to meet these expectations.
Two points must be mentioned as you begin reading this book. First, I often use the words “spouse” and “partner” interchangeably. In today’s fast paced and progressive world, marriage doesn’t necessarily precede pregnancy. Frankly, some couples don’t choose marriage as an option for raising a family. They may be loving people who have a stronger attachment for one another than many married couples. They have simply made a conscious decision to have children and forego the “ceremony.” Being married doesn’t guarantee success with a relationship or family any more than not being married is a set up for failure. So, if you are married read “partner” as your spouse, and if you aren’t married the term refers to your partner. Your expectations for success should be high regardless of how you check the marital box.
Second, the information presented in the book, including the relationship strengthening exercises, is valuable to couples anticipating pregnancy, currently pregnant, remembering their last pregnancy 10 years ago, not able to have children, are considering adopting a child, have made a decision not to have a family, or simply looking for the perfect gift for that other couple. Having a passionate and lasting relationship is the hope of every couple. It is also the goal of this book.