Think about the future during pregnancy

The child will change you in a way that you never suspected. And not only because he will need love, friendly communication, knowledge, upbringing, life skills and financial support of his parents, but also your entire remaining life, you will never stop caring about his fate and will try to do everything for him. Therefore, right now it is worth considering how you will have a relationship with the child.

THINK ABOUT BIRTHDAY RELEASE

CHILDREN Many fathers are taking time off from the very beginning to build a loving relationship. Fathers have the legal right to take one or two weeks of childbirth leave, and some companies provide longer paid holidays to their employees. However, in order to realize this right, it is necessary to meet certain requirements. For detailed information, contact the local office of the Ministry of Labor and Pensions. You will be told about the payments made to the father by the law. If you have the opportunity to get paid vacation, take it - it will not only help establish a long-term relationship with the child, but also will provide support to your girlfriend in the first important weeks.

CHANGING THE REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PERSONALITY

Formerly, feeding was considered only the prerogative of the mother, but today one can more flexibly approach the issues of relations between fathers and children and the principles of relationships in families where children are born. Thus, every third child in the UK is born to parents living in a civil marriage, the share of single parents is also growing( single fathers in the UK make up 10% of all single parents).The share of funds contributed to the family budget by mothers is increasing, while the amount of time that fathers spend with children is growing. If from the financial point of view it is advisable and an agreement is reached between the parents, why not consider the question of the father caring for the child at home?

Organization of time

If you plan to continue to work full-time, there are still many things that you can do, spending most of the time with the child. Helping to feed him in the evening and at night, bathe him or sing lullabies, you will rejoice with the baby. If you have had a long working day, perhaps you will shorten it after the birth of the child. The more time you spend with him, the better you will know each other.

But remember that you are not just a parent, but part of a couple. It is important for you and your friend to give time to be alone, perhaps in the evenings, when the child is asleep, because the value of mutual support is enormous.

Strengthening the connection between father and child

Aka male Pygmies living in the north of the Congo in Central Africa spend about 47% of their time with their children, they carry babies in their arms for an hour or two a day and sometimes give their breasts so they can suck. And the more time a man spends with children, the stronger the connection between them.