Author Archives: Armin Brott

If your baby wakes up at 2 a.m. hungry, and you get out of bed, bring the baby to your partner, burp him when she’s done, do a quick diaper change, and slip him back into his  rib, every single … Continue reading →

Many of us—-dads and moms alike—-fall into the trap of assuming that women instinctively know more about kids than men. On average, women tend spend more time taking care of children than men do (although that has changed a lot … Continue reading →

For some men, sex during pregnancy is an incredible turn-on. But for others, it borders on the revolting. Where you stand on the issue depends on a lot of factors, but one thing is pretty much guaranteed: When your partner … Continue reading →

When a woman has a miscarriage, those around her rally to her side, supporting her, comforting her, helping her cope with the devastating loss—which is exactly what they should be doing. But what about her partner? There’s no question that … Continue reading →

Given that women are the ones who carry babies, it’s not surprising that most of what an expectant dad goes through while his wife is pregnant will be psychological. But, strange as it sounds, men can experience some physical symptoms … Continue reading →

As a new dad, one of the strangest feelings you’re likely to experience is jealousy—particularly if your wife is breastfeeding. And it makes sense, if you think about it: mom and baby are spending a huge amount of time together … Continue reading →

As important as childbirth education classes are, there are a few things they won’t teach you but that you really should know. Ask questions—as many as you need to. No matter how much reading you’ve done or how wonderful your … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago I introduced the idea of dads having a major role in breastfeeding. We talked about the advantages—to the baby and the new mom—of nursing, and about some of the feelings (not always positive) that can come … Continue reading →

Ask almost any expectant father about breastfeeding and chances are he’ll agree in a heartbeat that it’s the best way to feed a baby and that his partner should definitely nurse their child for as long as possible (or at … Continue reading →