DaddyNatal Blog
So what is a Babymoon and what comes next?
I have written before about the first days after becoming parents – notably in my piece Life with a newborn (those first few days), but thanks to @chellemccann and a discussion we had on twitter, I thought Id write a … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 5:43 pmChoosing a Car Seat (sponsored post)
Choosing a car seat for your child When selecting a car seat for your child, you’ll be faced with a dizzying array of colours, designs, features and prices. But rather than being swayed too heavily by appearance or cost, try … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 10:05 amA Mum and Dad’s Birth Story
At Bump Birth and Beyond we have a family centred approach to all our work. We offer a range of classes targeted both mum and dad’s learning needs, and we promote continuity of care, running classes antenatally and postnatally. About … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 9:22 pmA DaddyNatal first, a Competition. (Groupon vouchers up for grabs)
Regular readers will know I have never run a competition on this site before, so today sees a first!! Having been approached by Groupon to run a sponsored post, as with all approaches I was polite and had chat with … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 8:32 amA Grand Challenge (If you have children could you ever imagine life with out them now?)
Having Spoken to Paul on twitter, I asked him to write something about their cause and what they are doing. I hope you will read their story and support them. If you have children could you ever imagine life with … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 9:11 pmSshhh Dont tell the kids ( We are going to Narnia)
We this year we decided we wanted something a little special to take the kids to see Father Christmas. With Oren now getting ready for his 4th Christmas and Willow her third, they really have got it this year. They … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 11:20 amBabyBjorn Sponsors DaddyNatal
Wow what a few weeks, first up we won Best Dadpreneur at the Mumpreneur UK 2011 awards, then we were awarded Business Parent of the Year at Mum and Working awards and now this!! We are over the moon to … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 2:00 pmBump, Babies and Beyond with Myleene Klass and Yahoo
Today I was invited to the launch Of “Bump Babies and Beyond“. This is a web based series launched by Yahoo with Myleene Klass. Below I will publish the official press release but first I wanted to put my own … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 8:34 pmPremature Babies. Three dads share their journeys! (part I)
Some recent occurrences and discussions have led me to ask some questions. In 2010/11 of 522,000 births with a known gestation length, 35,775 babies were born at 36 weeks or before, 28,489 were born in their 37 week. Now officially … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 6:14 pmA Dad needs your help! (and your vote)
Back on the 15th of August I got the great news that I had been listed as finalist in the Gurgle Blogger Awards for Dad bloggers. To say I was over the moon would have been an understatement, unfortunately on … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 7:21 pmWhat chance do dads have? (Mother and Baby Magazine Article)
Apologies, but this is a long post for purposes of presenting all the facts. I realise risk I am taking by even blogging about this but someone has to try and break through the ridiculous attitude towards men and their … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 12:27 pmCopies of emails relating to Mother and Baby piece
Copies of Emails My first email about the article. (Including typo) Subject: Mother And Baby piece Hi Jemma The piece i refer to is ‘the questions your man’s too scared to ask’ pages 86/87. Firstly the information given relating to … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 10:36 amLife with a new born, things to expect!
As some of you will know, amongst other things, I am quite a twitter addict. Recently I have been dealing with questions from some new dads that have surprised me. Especially when they have come from dads that had attended … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 10:34 amLife with a newborn (those first few days)
End of the world as you knew it! No really life as you knew it has changed forever, but what an amazing change has taken place. For many of us it is a total (cliché alert) rollercoaster of emotions, forgive … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 9:09 amWhy I was to blame for my husband rejecting our son (guest post from The Real Supermum)
I would like to introduce you all to Emma, Emma blogs at The Real Super Mum . I don’t often have guest blogs, in fact this is just the second I have done, but when Emma offered to write guest … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 11:45 amCRAP (Confusion Ridicule And Pretence) Empower Families Not Disempower!!
Most who know me will know I am not a great fan of forums. In my opinion, they tend to lead to competitive parenting. The advice is often contradictory, doing nothing to give parents confidence in their own abilities. This … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 1:03 pmSomething Quite Special
Having taken time to reflect on what I saw on Saturday, I am still filled with an amazing warm feeling about what happened. Saturday, saw me running a New Dads class. New Dads classes are for any dads with babies … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 6:01 pmBirth Plans what are they and should we have one?
I find the term birth plan misleading. It isn’t a plan of how you want your birth to go, writing one in that way can lead to disappointment, guilt and birth trauma. All births are different, choices made may change … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 1:28 pmBreastfeeding Dads Part II
Ok, as a family you have decided to breastfeed, so that’s it, dad’s job done… over to mum! Absolutely not! If this is decision you have made, then you need to work together, this is a team activity and your … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 2:25 pmBreastfeeding Dads!
Right, before we get into this one, let’s be clear on my personal opinion: I advocate breastfeeding wherever possible. I believe it can be the best start for a child and I believe in the benefits of it. That said, … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 9:31 amPartners Role Part II (The Advocate)
Dads, PAY ATTENTION! In my previous blog, I talked about your role in labour as being twofold. First, you are your partner’s ‘protector’ but secondly, and just as crucially, you have a role as her ‘advocate’. So what do I … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 12:57 pmReview of the Bit Bike!
OK dads this one is most definitely for you! I heard about this new product called the Bit bike so thought I would do some research and see what the buzz was all about! So found their website BitBike. The … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 2:58 pmWhat is the partner’s role during birth? Part I
What can dad do during birth? This is the question I am probably asked the most, normally followed with a comment such as “apart from hold mum’s hand” or worse “keep out of the way!” These comments couldn’t be further … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 10:25 amBabywearing for Dads (Baby Bjorn and SnugBaby Reviewed)
Dads, this is something you really should be thinking about! Babywearing is great for us dads, especially in that that we can calm our babies excellently using the closeness of a baby carrier. The bass vibrations of our voice can … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 2:11 pmTesting WordPress
Just to test the site is working correctly
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 2:11 pmWhat you scared of?
Come on guys, admit it… You found out you going to be a dad and since you have had all sorts of thoughts and fears going round in your brain! Don’t worry, it’s totally normal and what’s more, I doubt … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 8:52 pmBaby Monitors, whats available? (Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature reviewed)
OK dads, this is our department, a gadget for the baby! Time for some research. There are a wide range of baby monitors on the market, varying in both price and functionality. Prices range from as little as £25 to … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 9:54 pmWhat a week!!
A glimpse into a working week with Dean & Steph of Bump, Birth and Beyond Gosh, while everyone else seems to be winding down for Easter… things have never been busier at Bump Birth and Beyond LTD. It has been … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 8:51 amGadgets For Dads Reviewed: Hitachi Lifestudio and Eye Fi Geo
As I am always getting asked for recommendations from dads, I have decided I will start doing reviews as part of the blog. The blog was launched as a way of giving helpful tips and advice for expectant and new … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 4:33 pmTwo Under Two
Id like to introduce you to my children and discuss what it’s like to have two children so close in age. My little boy O, is now 2yrs 9 months and my little girl W, is 1 year 8 months. … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 9:48 amAn Open Letter to Kirstie Allsopp
Kirstie, I cannot quietly sit and continue to read the completely unbalanced view which has been put forward via Twitter last week, and the Telegraph article today. Kirstie, I understand your experience of birth has been of C Section birth. … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 4:13 pmMen at birth, good idea or not?
I was asked to write a piece on this subject by a fellow birth professional and midwife. Why I haven’t written it before I dont know, it is something I feel very passionately about. Michel Odent was famously reported as … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 2:51 pmTen Ways We Misunderstand Children
1. We expect children to be able to do things before they are ready. We ask an infant to keep quiet. We ask a 2-year-old to sit still. We ask a 4-year-old to clean his room. In all of these … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 3:36 pmLabour Dos and Donts
(Trust me guys you need this) Having listened to so many stories about men getting into trouble whilst their partner is in labour and having guys that I have worked with come back and tell me “You were right, I … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 3:13 pmOver the counter Paternity Tests!!! Are we sure???
As if there are not enough pressures placed on families and relationships, we are now going to add to this with DIY paternity kits. Today, Boots, through 375 of their larger stores, is selling these kits over the counter. At prices … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 9:25 amPostnatal Depression in Men, Prevention or Cure?
Postnatal depression in men is a subject close to my heart. From working with expectant fathers and talking to new dads (especially first time dads) I’m aware that this is a real issue. The medical profession now accepts that postnatal depression in men exists. Really? Tell us something … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 4:32 pmWhen does a man become a dad?
Antenatal bonding: What is it and what’s the point? When does a man become a dad? Those who read my last blog carefully will see that I referred to becoming a father on the day that my son was born. My … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 8:08 pmMost important day of your life
Recent discussion and comments have got me thinking about this one. What will be the most important or special day of our life? What defines it as that? I think my definition would be “The most important day of your life is the one that most … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 4:42 pmA little about me and DaddyNatal
Im Dean Beaumont the only fully qualified male Antenatal Educator in the UK. I have two children Oren 2 and a half and Willow 18 months. I am approved and registered with the Federation of Antenatal Educators (FEDANT) as a … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 8:23 amBlog Finally Working
Huge thank you to John at Bikster our blog is now up and running. If you need a website then John is your man he has done all our sites for us and comes highly recommended. We will shortly be … Continue reading
Post by : DaddyNatal @ 5:54 am