Richard Jeffrey Newman offers a poem and a prayer for his son, on violence and fear and the awful mystery of our own bodies.
Life of Dad’s Pregnancy Guide: Birthing Class
May 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Are you an expectant dad who may be heading to a birthing class with your lovely lady?
Childbirth, C-Sections and the Violence of Creation
April 9, 2012 By 7 Comments
Christian Piatt talks about witnessing the birth of his son, and how while it’s miraculous, it’s also violent.
The History Behind Mad Men Moments
March 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
Mad Men gives us a glimpse into yesteryear by using accurate historical themes.
My Valentine’s Day Gift
February 14, 2012 By 4 Comments
Sometimes the best things come in little packages.
A Man’s Guide to Childbirth
November 9, 2011 By 5 Comments
While supporting the mother of your child during pregnancy and childbirth, Steve Jaeger writes, don’t forget to be patient and just get out of the way.
Men Who Don’t Want Children: Do They Feel the Guilt?
October 24, 2011 By 54 Comments
Sylvia D. Lucas challenges the gendered double-standard that surrounds the choice to not have children.
The Last Great Surprise
September 29, 2011 By 8 Comments
Boy babies and girl babies, CJ Kaplan writes, are both worth the wait.
The Stuff They Don’t Tell You About Childbirth
September 13, 2011 By 32 Comments
The beautiful, life-changing experience of childbirth is actually disgusting, and if the father is not prepared, he could be very shocked and surprised with the gory details. Drew Magary enlightens us.
When Twins Come Early
July 25, 2011 By 4 Comments
Emergency C-Sections, anti-labor meds, and two premature sons. We were in for the worst six weeks of our lives.
The Curveball, Part VI: The Dust Settles
October 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The final in a six-part series chronicling the birth of Michelle and Dennis Teravainen’s second child, August, who was born with Down’s syndrome.
Clueless Brits Unsure How Babies Are Made
October 7, 2010 By 6 Comments
A recent survey shows that young adults around Great Britain are absolutely clueless about childbirth.
The Curveball, Part V: Answering Questions
September 22, 2010 By 8 Comments
The fifth in a six-part series chronicling the birth of Michelle and Dennis Teravainen’s second child, August, who was born with Down’s syndrome.
The Curveball, Part IV: Wow!
September 14, 2010 By 2 Comments
The Curveball, Part III: Rolling with the Punches
September 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Curveball, Part II
August 30, 2010 By 4 Comments
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“I spent years in confusion that led me to ask awkward even wholly inappropriate questions at the wrong moments…”
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