So you found out she’s pregnant…
Unexpected pregnancy affects men too.
My girlfriend is pregnant, what should I do now?
It may be easy to run from the situation, rather than face reality. But even if you don’t have all of the answers, you can:
- Be Honest – It’s normal to be afraid. It’s a big deal to become a father, and she needs to know how you feel.
- Listen to her – She’s probably scared too and needs. She needs to know that she is not alone.
- Find Support – Find other fathers who understand what you’re going through. Consider talking to people that will be willing to support you.
- Gather Facts – Help her gather all of the information and work together to come up with a plan.
- Be Present – She may not need you to have all of the answers. But she does need you to be present.
Read more about how to handle this situation here.
When men become dads…
- You become the model of masculinity.
- You become the best version of yourself.
- You can become a powerful advocate for your family.
- When you decide to be a father, you become a real man.
Stastics show that…
- Fathers are motivated to find stable and secure jobs.
- Fathers manage money better.
- Fathers are more involved in their communities.
- Fathers have an increased self-esteem.
- Involved fathers have children with a stronger foundation. The children do better in school and have less emotional and behavioral problems.
What if I don’t feel ready to be a dad?
Strong Dads Coaching
LifeSpring offers a fatherhood mentorship program designed to provide expectant fathers with the support they need to become strong dads. Partnering with experienced mentors can help fathers grow in empathy and communication skills, build their parenting skills, and actively participate in their child’s life.
A man becomes a parent when his partner becomes pregnant, but he becomes a father when he provides love and support to his child. We want to help equip expectant dads with the tools needed to be great fathers.
Don’t navigate this journey alone. Join Strong Dads Coaching today.
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