Who is Being Dad? (FOR HIM...)

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Who are these turkeys? You are probably wondering who the bloody hell are these blokes who have penned a book, a series of films and ultimately this site?

Who is Being Dad? (FOR HER...)

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Intro Who are these clowns to be telling you about pregnancy?

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Being Dad Being Dad 2 is all about the real work - bringing the baby home and coping, as a new family. We follow 6 dads, and gain tips that will help you become a better dad. No doubt.

Being Dad book extract

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An extract from the “Being Dad” book (Allen and Unwin)

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Being Dad: Breastfeeding

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Being Dad Advice and insights into breast feeding baby.

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Being Dad: Post natal depression

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Being Dad Coping with your partner's Post Natal Depression from a male perspective

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Being Dad trailer DVD 1

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Being Dad Described as “Up the Duff for Men”, this film series and book combines the eternal, hilarious and “tell-it-like-it-is” wisdom of mates over a few beers with some of Australia’s leading experts - medical, financial, relationship experts, sleep experts, psychologists - even some ideas from a master brewer... to find some unbelievable insights into pregnancy, from the bloke’s point of view.

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Being Dad DVD

Producer Troy Jones shines a light on the fears and aspirations of fathers in Being Dad UK

Paul Kalina Only several decades ago, husbands and boyfriends were back-row spectators to birth. They didn't enter hospital delivery rooms, attend antenatal or postnatal education classes and often weren't expected to do so much as change a nappy.

Being Dad

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