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PREGNANCY AND PARENTING TIPS

dads to besex after the baby

sex after the baby - it does exist! One of the top birth questions dads-to-be have for obstetricians is, “When can we start having sex again?” Most doctors will tell you that after a normal birth,...
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dads to bedads with postpartum depression

  Thanks to Brooke Shields’ book, Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression -- and the storm of publicity brought on by Tom Cruise’s comments about it, postpartum...
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tips and toolshouse cleaning checklist

Use this HOUSE CLEANING CHECKLIST as your guide. You have probably come to the realization that pregnancy is not easy, particularly for your partner. From raging hormones to morning sickness to...
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FROM EXPECTANT FATHER TO DAD You have heard it a million times, but it's worth repeating.  Once your baby takes her first steps, your life will change.  This isn't only because...
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We Need Stay-At-Home Dads & First-Time Fathers For TV & Radio!

Every week at The Funky Stork, we provide you with fresh content to keep you in-the-know about your life as an expectant father, new dad or single parent. 

But the tables have turned, and we are now asking for your help...


stay at home dadWe are looking for a few stay-at-home dads who live in New York City to be part of a documentary that will be filmed in the City and will be broadcasted both within the US and Japan.  If you are interested, please email your contact information and a short bio to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

 

 

 

new dadWe also need to hear from our first-time fathers out there.  We would like to interview you for a live podcast segment about guys who are expecting their first child.  If this sounds like you, then please email your contact info and a short bio to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

 

 

All submissions must be received by April 30, 2008. 


diaper change: after 10-12 diaper changes a day, you'll be a pro

Don't avoid this responsibility because you have never changed a diaper before. Since babies pee and poop so often, you will spend a lot of time changing diapers. Take advantage of this precious time with junior.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 April 2008 )
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are you ready for childbirth? 

This is it - the finish line. You and your partner have been training for this event for the last 40 weeks and there is no turning back. Hopefully, you have registered in a prenatal class (aka childbirth education class) to help prepare you for labor and delivery. And if you haven't already registered, then you should as soon as possible since spaces always fill up early. Very few couples, who are of sane mind, decide to face the delivery room without any preparatory training.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 April 2008 )
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top 10 books for dads-to-be 

Sick of reading books about pregnancy that deal with fathers as an afterthought?  Here is a list of great books that are written exclusively for expectant fathers who are looking to get involved in the pregnancy process and who desperately need advice in dealing with a hormonally-charged pregnant woman.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 09 April 2008 )
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pregnant sex:  how to keep the 'sex' in your pregnant sex life

Here are three tips to help you in your endeavors to seduce your pregnant partner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Massage, Massage, Massage

First and foremost, a good massage never goes out of style. Not only will the massage relax your partner, but it will also make her feel sensual and loved, which becomes increasingly important to her as the pregnancy progresses. As for yourself, enjoy the experience of touching her new curves and her voluptuous breasts. Surprisingly, a good massage can take as little as ten minutes. The old adage is true: a little really does go a long way. Learn prenatal massage techniques with our step-by-step massage guide.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 April 2008 )
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MOST READ ARTICLES FOR DADS

dads to bedoes your wife hate you?

My wife had a clarifying phrase she began to use early on in her pregnancy when she was hit exceptionally hard with morning sickness: All bets are off. The phrase was shorthand for a more complicated...
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pregnancy 101sex and pregnancy

Like many other expectant fathers (and mothers, for that matter), you are probably wondering how pregnancy will affect your sex life. The good news is that sex is safe during ALL stages of pregnancy....
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PREGNANCY EMAILS

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As if life wasn't hectic enough without the added responsibility of supporting pregnant partner and preparing for a baby.

 

While being an expectant father is an exciting time in your life, it is normal for you to feel overwhelmed and to lack concentration.

 

Don't fret, the staff at thefunkystork.com (the best place to find pregnancy and parenting information on the web) has prepared a week-by-week email alert system that will help you stay on track throughout the pregnancy. Get your pregnancy information for dads from thefunkystork.com by registering for our Weekly Pregnancy Emails.