Attend antenatal classes Fathers should also attend antenatal classes or join an NCT group, which will be both educational and sociable, O'Sullivan suggests. You should be able to find at least one evening class that your partner can attend. This makes the man realise that he's not on his own. I went to an NCT class and found it very useful. Talk to the bump Talking to the bump, stroking it and massaging it can all bring the father closer to his unborn child, he adds.
Research shows that babies recognise their fathers' voices just as much as their mothers' voices.
A father's voice is just as important. It's good to talk to the bump and to stroke the bump, or anything which helps fathers have that sense of life-change. Some men redecorate the bedroom and plan some of the purchases for the new baby. It's great for the father to concentrate on things he can do to support the new arrival. To Fatherhood is a free publication written by Fathers Direct which will give the prospective dad plenty of information about preparing for the birth.