Doyouthinkthatitistherighttimeforyoutobecomeafather? Youneedtomakesurethatyouarephysically,mentallyandfinancially preparedforthefatherhood.Readontoknowwhatthingsyoushouldconsider beforeplanningfatherhood.Thefactisthatitisthedualresponsibilityofboththe partnerstohaveachild.So,justasitisimportantforthewomantoget readyforpregnancy,itisequallyimportantforthemantobeready forfatherhood.Nodoubt,themothergoesthroughalltheexperiencesofpregnancy, butasawould-befatheryouhavetobesupportivethroughoutandafter. Fatherhoodisajobthatyouwillhavetoundertakethroughout yourlife.So,itisveryimportantthatyoudecidewhetheryouarereadyfor fatherhoodornot.Parenthoodisfullofperilanduncertaintyandthemoment youconceive yourchild,lifechanges.QuestionstoAsktoFind IfYouareReadyforFatherhood Youneedtoaskyourselfthefollowingquestionstofindif youarereadyforfatherhood. AreyouFullyCommitted? -Areyoufullycommittedtoyourpartner?Well,whenyouaredecidingtobring achildtothisworldyouowehimtheenvironmentthatisexpectedfroma nuclearfamily.Ifyouhaveissues,sortitoutfirst. AreyouResponsible Enough?-Canyousacrificeandputsomeonefirstinyourlife?Beinga fatheryouwillneedtosacrificelotofthingsespeciallywhenyouhaveto choosefromyourdesiresandfamily’sneedsasyouwillhaveanadded responsibility. DoyouHaveaGood SupportSystem?- Thesupportsystem canbefromfamilymembers,relatives,friendsorneighbours.Checkoutwhat youhavesothatyougiveyourbesttoyourchild. AreyouMatureEnough? -Youshouldfindoutwhetheryouarematureenoughforbeingafatheror notbytakingahardlookatyourself.Thisisimportantwhentakingsuchvital decisionsoflife.PointtoConsiderwhile GettingReadyforFatherhood Youneedtoconsiderfollowingpointsifyouareplanningto haveababy. Diet–Eating healthyfoodworkswonder.Itwillboostyourchancesofmakingyourpartner pregnantandwillkeepyouhealthyandfit.So,avoidjunkfoodandstart eatingnutritiousfoodincludingfreshfruitsandvegetables. CalciumandVitaminD –CalciumandvitaminDimprovesfertility inmen.Fatfreemilkandyogurtaregoodsourcesofcalciumandfor vitaminDyoucanrelyonmilkandfish. QuitSmoking,Drinking andOtherDrugs–Itisadvisabletoquitsmokingandavoidalcoholand otherdrugsbeforeattemptingtomakeyourpartnerpregnant. Medicines– Certainmedicinesareharmfulformenwhenyouandyourpartneraretrying forpregnancy.Consultyourdoctorifyouaretakinganymedicine regularly. Avoid–Keepaway fromviolentsports,saunabath,hotbathtubsandavoidverytightfitted clothes. GetRidofStress –Trytobestressfree.Switchtohealthyroutines.Regularexerciseoryoga andmeditationhelpalottode-stressyourself. WatchoutDangersatWorkplace –Directcontactwithharmfulraysorchemicalsshouldbeavoided. Family’sMedical History–Findoutanddiscusswithyourdoctorifthereisanykindof medicaldisorderprevailinginyourfamily. ReadBooksandArticles –Readmoreandmoreaboutfatherhood.Gathermoreinformationonpregnancyso thatyoucangivecompletesupporttoyourwife. Congratulations!So,youhavefinallydecidedandgoingto beafathersoon.Thisisoneofthegreatestanduniqueexperienceinthis worldandofyourentirelife.Thereisamixedfeelingofanxietyand excitement.Donotworry,thisisnatural. Overall,youaregoingtoenterintoachallenging partofyourlifeandtheexpectationsanddemandsarisebeforeandafterthis event.Fatherhoodisnotdifficultprovidedyouareready–mentallyand physically.
Do you think that it is the right time for you to become a father?
You need to make sure that you are physically, mentally and financially
prepared for the fatherhood. Read on to know what things you should consider
before planning fatherhood.
The fact is that it is the dual responsibility of both the
partners to have a child. So, just as it is important for the woman to get
ready for pregnancy, it is equally important for the man to be ready
for fatherhood. No doubt, the mother goes through all the experiences of pregnancy,
but as a would-be father you have to be supportive throughout and after.
Fatherhood is a job that you will have to undertake throughout
your life. So, it is very important that you decide whether you are ready for
fatherhood or not. Parenthood is full of peril and uncertainty and the moment
you conceive
your child, life changes.
Questions to Ask to Find
If You are Ready for Fatherhood
You need to ask yourself the following questions to find if
you are ready for fatherhood.
Are you Fully Committed?
- Are you fully committed to your partner? Well, when you are deciding to bring
a child to this world you owe him the environment that is expected from a
nuclear family. If you have issues, sort it out first.
Are you Responsible
Enough? - Can you sacrifice and put someone first in your life? Being a
father you will need to sacrifice lot of things especially when you have to
choose from your desires and family’s needs as you will have an added
responsibility.
Do you Have a Good
Support System? - The support system
can be from family members, relatives, friends or neighbours. Check out what
you have so that you give your best to your child.
Are you Mature Enough?
- You should find out whether you are mature enough for being a father or
not by taking a hard look at yourself. This is important when taking such vital
decisions of life.
Point to Consider while
Getting Ready for Fatherhood
You need to consider following points if you are planning to
have a baby.
Diet – Eating
healthy food works wonder. It will boost your chances of making your partner
pregnant and will keep you healthy and fit. So, avoid junk food and start
eating nutritious food including fresh fruits and vegetables.
Calcium and Vitamin D
– Calcium and vitamin D improves fertility
in men. Fat free milk and yogurt are good sources of calcium and for
vitamin D you can rely on milk and fish.
Quit Smoking, Drinking
and Other Drugs – It is advisable to quit smoking and avoid alcohol and
other drugs before attempting to make your partner pregnant.
Medicines –
Certain medicines are harmful for men when you and your partner are trying
for pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are taking any medicine
regularly.
Avoid – Keep away
from violent sports, sauna bath, hot bathtubs and avoid very tight fitted
clothes.
Get Rid of Stress
– Try to be stress free. Switch to healthy routines. Regular exercise or yoga
and meditation help a lot to de-stress yourself.
Watch out Dangers at Workplace
– Direct contact with harmful rays or chemicals should be avoided.
Family’s Medical
History – Find out and discuss with your doctor if there is any kind of
medical disorder prevailing in your family.
Read Books and Articles
– Read more and more about fatherhood. Gather more information on pregnancy so
that you can give complete support to your wife.
Congratulations! So, you have finally decided and going to
be a father soon. This is one of the greatest and unique experience in this
world and of your entire life. There is a mixed feeling of anxiety and
excitement. Do not worry, this is natural.
Overall, you are going to enter into a challenging
part of your life and the expectations and demands arise before and after this
event. Fatherhood is not difficult provided you are ready – mentally and
physically.
