Like most expectant or new dads you may have not the slightest assumption about what does being a father mean? All these ideas come from your father’s experience and from the point of view of society. Unfortunately it is, but there are extremely few resources, which may really help a man to become a good father, and put all common myths to the test. You should simply keep in mind, that the more you examine and understand your personal expectations of fatherhood; the better is your chance to become the father you would like to be.

It is possible that one of the biggest myths is that there is only one suitable definition of the “good father” term. The reality is that there is not. You are to create your own ideas of being a father in a way, that would meet not only you needs, but all the needs of your family as well – and you will manage to do it in no time.
 Still, there are five common myths of fatherhood

Myth # 1: Only the Expectant Mother’s Feelings Are Important.
You see all the tremendous changes of your wife’s body, and this makes you get focused on the birth process and you begin to think that her feelings and emotions are the only ones, which count. You concern for her physical and mental state of health, which is of course important during the pregnancy period as well as during the postpartum period.

It is clearly easy to talk to any future father about his positive feelings of a coming parenthood, however, it is much more difficult to give voice to the equally important and inevitable – to his feelings of fear and apprehension. There are a lot of men, who prefer to keep their concerns and fears to themselves, simply because they do not want to disturb their partner. But it is not right at all, as being a future father, you are not to be afraid of bordering your wife; simply remember, that most women do crave this kind of interaction, because they do realize that coming fatherhood is quite a challengeable issue for every man. Do not be afraid to share your feelings with your wife, as she needs to be aware about them, and you need to give voice to them, this will help you avoid a lot of problems in your relationship.

Besides, you may talk to other future fathers or read books about fatherhood. You may also attend fathering classes. Remember, that when you give voice to all your concerns during pregnancy and early fatherhood, you challenge the myth of considering father’s feelings unimportant, and you lay the foundation fro becoming an actively involved future dad.

Myth # 2: Newborns Do Not Really Need Their Fathers.
You see the extremely intense connection baby with his or her mother, especially if your wife feeds the little one with her breast, and the result of all these scenes is that you begin to think if your family really needs you. Be sure, they do: your partner as well as your little newborn baby require your love attention greatly. Remember, that you are one of the most important people in your son’s or daughter’s life, you are the one, who brings comfort and soothes the child. if you want to bond with your little one, simply hold and rock him as often as possible, coo at him, but it is extremely important to make all these after he eats, so, that you will have his full attention. These games after a meal will also let you wife have some rest and regain energy after breastfeeding.