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For a baby who isn't breathing, is turning blue, can't be woken, or is having a seizure, or for a pregnant partner with heavy bleeding, severe pain, or signs of preeclampsia, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you or your partner are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, call or text 988. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-833-852-6262.
General information, not medical advice
The content on Guide to Fatherhood, including articles, week-by-week guides, emails, the Playbook, and tool results, is for general informational purposes. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not replace care from qualified professionals who know your partner's and your baby's health history.
Always ask your partner's obstetrician or midwife and your baby's pediatrician about medical questions. Never disregard professional advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read here.
How we source health information
We base health and safety information on guidance from organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the CDC, the NHS, Mayo Clinic, NHTSA and the CPSC, and we link to them on every page. Guidance changes over time and may differ by country. If a linked source has been updated since our review date, follow the source.
We are not a medical practice and our content is not reviewed by a physician unless a page explicitly says so. See our editorial and medical review policy.
Tools give estimates
Due dates, schedules, car seat stages, and other tool results are estimates based on published methods and the information you enter. Your providers' guidance takes priority, and so do the labels and manuals on products like car seats.
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