fathers-to-be
Soon-to-be dads
Fathers-to-be is the plural of father-to-be—men whose partners are pregnant.
The term parallels mothers-to-be and captures the anticipatory state before birth: The hospital offers classes for fathers-to-be.
It implies expectation and preparation rather than current status.
Awaiting something foreseen
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- preparingMaking ready beforehand
- counting downSequential subtraction to zero
- nurseryRoom for infants
baby shower · announcement · gender reveal · ultrasound · due date · pregnancy test · planning · nesting
Change from one state
- becomingAttractive or appropriate
- dadMale parent, informal
- papaInformal term for father
- responsibilityState of being answerable
provider · legacy · lineage · generational · manhood · maturity · family man · breadwinner
Instructional sessions or groupings
- booksBound written works
- baby-proofingSafety measures for infants
- car seatVehicle safety device for children
- budgetingAllocating funds systematically
savings · hospital bag · coaching · breathing techniques · insurance · wills · pediatrician · safety
Uneasy and apprehensive
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- proudSatisfied by accomplishment
scared · joyful · supportive · protective · bonding · connecting · attachment · worry
Soft tissue manipulation
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- listeningAttending to sound
advocating · birth coach · labor support · hand-holding · comforting · fetching · errand running · emotional support
expectant
Awaiting something foreseen
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- preparingMaking ready beforehand
- counting downSequential subtraction to zero
nursery · baby shower · announcement · gender reveal · ultrasound · due date · pregnancy test · planning · nesting · anticipating
transition
Change from one state
responsibility · provider · legacy · lineage · generational · manhood · maturity · family man · breadwinner · dadhood
classes
Instructional sessions or groupings
- booksBound written works
- baby-proofingSafety measures for infants
- car seatVehicle safety device for children
budgeting · savings · hospital bag · coaching · breathing techniques · insurance · wills · pediatrician · safety · reading
nervous
Uneasy and apprehensive
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- excitedEagerly anticipating something
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
proud · scared · joyful · supportive · protective · bonding · connecting · attachment · worry · elation
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
- cravingsIntense desires for something
- reassuranceWords meant to calm
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
listening · advocating · birth coach · labor support · hand-holding · comforting · fetching · errand running · emotional support · empathy
father, fathers, fathered, fathering, fatherhood, fatherless, fatherlike, fatherly, forefather