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ThyBlackMan.com) There’s a common misconception that a father’s responsibilities don’t start until after the baby has arrived. Besides ensuring that they can provide for the baby, most men assume you show up at the hospital and hold the mother’s hand as she gives birth. Contrary to popular belief, your input and support are needed throughout the pregnancy, labor, and delivery process. After all, part of your job as the father-to-be is to protect both mother and baby and ensure that they come home happy and healthy.
It may seem like a cut and dry process. Your partner gets pregnant, carries the baby for nine months, then delivers the baby. Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple. Carrying a baby to term and having smooth childbirth is not without its challenges. Take tennis sensation