Any advice on being a teenage father?

Like how can I help my girlfriend while shes pregnant? What all should I do for her? Im almost 16[my gf just turned 17 a week ago] and I know im really young to be a dad but I really want to make sure to do everything right. And I just want any advice you guys can come up with. Thanks.Any advice on being a teenage father?
Okay, well first off, i have to give you a lot of credit for sticking with her and being a man about it. Most guys would leave the poor girl alone with the baby and try and get out of its life. Way to take responsibility.


As for tips, try getting ahold of a book on newborns and pregnancy so that you know and are better aware of what your partner is going through. It's going to be really tough for her. Stay with her through it all and help her through it. She's probably already under a lot of stress and more than anything just needs you to be there for her and to comfort her. When the baby comes along, do your part in watching it. Let her go out and do things and take responsibility in the ';babysitting'; chore. Also be sure and help out with things around the house. There's no way your gf is going to be able to take care of the kid and keep the house tidy and cook meals and bring in money. A family is a full time job all on its own, and it takes two people to do it.Any advice on being a teenage father?
I'm glad you are sticking to this. I know I was 14 when I had gotten pregnant, I threw away my whole life. Have considered adoptive parents for the baby? Not saying that you should. See this is the problem with teenagers these days. And the other person is right on here, no more parties, or hanging out with friends, you will get no sleep, you are responsible for this life you and you girlfriend are bringing in to this world. But I know finding adoptive parents is a hard thing to do because it is your child. I am 20 and I have 3 children, DO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKES I HAVE MADE. My first born is now 5 and I have had twins 5 months ago. Stop having children after this one, I don't care if you think you can handle it, no one can. It is a hard thing to do, you can't think about your self anymore. You have a life to think of. You probably won't graduate from high school, and something may happen where she gets stuck with the baby, by her self, you better stick by her side until your baby is an full grown adult. You are responsible for it.
First off I'm glad your sticking around. there's allot you can do like the little things... examples: going with her to the doctor, helping her when she feels sick, being involved as possible. Be there for her through everything and talk to your parents. If they don't know she's pregnant they need to. They can help you out allot. If you don't have a job get one and start saving or buying little things with every paycheck and saving the rest. Buy dippers burp cloths bottles binkies you know the cheaper stuff you will need later on down the road. i hope i could give you an idea. Good luck sweetie! And just remember even if you brake up you still need to be there for her in some way. Its not just her baby its always going to be both of yours.
Just remember that you are about to be responsible for another life for the rest of his or her life. Regardless if the relationship lasts between you and your girlfriend, always be a part of your childs life. Open doors for your girlfriend, offer her something to drink, massage her back, make sure that she is as stress free as possible so that she can have a good pregnancy. It's a scary thing becoming a parent, just be there to listen to her if she's scared. Read parenting books together (What to Expect When You're Expecting is a really good one that explains things in terms that you can understand...it was like a bible to me thru my pregnancy). Work hard and try to give your little one the best life possible. Having a child is a blessing and I wish you and your family the best!
The absolute BEST thing you can do is pick up a couple books about pregnancy (There are even some out there for guys) so that you understand what she is going through. That way you can help her through each stage of pregnancy and with her individual needs.





Show her a LOT of support and be there emotionally. She WILL need a lot of reassurance and she WILL be emotional.
Talk to your girlfriend about what she wants/needs. Don't assume that just because someone you know or heard about did it a certain way does not mean that is how she wants to do it.





Learn about the basics of baby care. If you have a friend or relative with an infant, great. If not, take a class through the hospital or community center. They will go over things like: making and warming bottles, swaddling, diapering, and other things. When you have the baby, you are *NOT* babysitting.
It's awesome that you want to be there for here because a lot of guys would back away and FAST!! I'll just tell you some of the things my husband did for me that really helped me out through these past 37 weeks (3 more WOO HOO!!)








Be considerate of what she is going though. I can't even name all the times I just broke out into massive tears for no reason.





Be understanding if she becomes more tired or not as active as usual. 1st and 3rd tris you sleep alot. 2nd you get an unusual boost of energy.





Try to make as many doctor's appointments as possible.





Walk around the baby stores and look at things. I know this killed my husband but you really can't help yourself.





Feet rubs, back rubs, arm rubs. legs rubs, etc. etc. etc. (you get the point)





Be understanding with her body functions. I am a really shy person but I can pee with the door open. Maybe it has something to do with the comfortableness I have with him now, knowing we're having a child.





Research for information she has questions on. This is our first and I am a huge worry wart. I can't tell you how many times I would ponder something and come home to all kinds of info he found for me.





Look into classes and seminars your hospital or local area offers. Matt was along side me for the hospital tour, birthing class, car seat clinic, and if he would of had it his way, the breast feeding class.





I hope these help. I'm just trying to think of things he did for me that really helped me out with this process. Good luck and congratulations!!









Make sure you have a good job. Babies are not cheap. Be loving and supportive and try to understand all the changes she is going to go through.There is no right or wrong to parenting. Just do your best and at your age, take all the advice you can from everyone. Its gonna be quite a learning experience. Good luck to you both. Oh, and I hope the both of you stay in school and get your education.
First off say bye to parties and teenage life. You skipped that era and went straight into adulthood..





Just always being there for your gf and your baby its fine... It will be hard but if you keep it up you'll make it.
support her threw everything and try to be a good dad you can say goodbye to hanging out with your friends whenever you want and doing whatever you want whenever you want im sure you will be fine good luck