"Mark! We're Pregnant!"
I knew as soon as I heard her call my name sharply from the direction of the bathroom. "Mark!

A Dads-to-be's Sensual Side
Intimacy is at the heart of every successful romantic relationship. Emotional and physical closeness is what makes everything else possible.

A Day to Impress
Fathers, you are about to take a very big step. I'm not talking about the arrival of your baby – I'm going to assume that you'll pull your weight on that one.

A Note to Fathers
They are 19 years old and in labor with their first child. Three months earlier they sat in my living room, asking questions and scribbling notes during childbirth classes.

All Ears
A woman carrying a baby has many of the same needs as a baby itself. She needs you around the clock.

An Easy Labor?
Breaking rocks with sledgehammers in the prison yard. Tarring a roof in the heat of a July afternoon.

Baby Showers of Blue
In addition to selecting a name and decorating a nursery, having a baby shower is a staple when you're expecting a baby, especially for first-time parents-to-be. But why not create a fun and festive option to shine a spotlight on the father-to-be?

Beyond Balloons and Bouquets
The greatest gift of all is either on its way or has just arrived. You want to show your appreciation because you know how much effort she went to in order to make it all possible.

Beyond Flowers
Once you've recovered from the shock and euphoria of bringing a new life into the world, take a moment with the mother of your beautiful new baby and reflect upon the miraculous experience you both have just shared. Then go shopping!

Bonding Before Birth
While June is the month we celebrate Father's Day, every day can be a celebration of fathers and children if you look for ways to promote bonding – even before birth. Linda Sherwood from Merritt, Mich.