Q: Any pointers on getting Dad more involved in the pregnancy so that we all might feel more connected?

A: While it's true that Dad has little control over the physical course of your pregnancy, we're sure that he does harbor a lot of emotions about pregnancy, fatherhood, and YOU, so finding ways to keep him involved and invested is vital. After all, the first step to being a great father is being a great father-to-be. There are several ways in which he can really make a difference; we've listed some in a good old-fashioned honey-do list, below. Think of him as part coach, part friend, part maintenance man, and, most of all, full partner. So, e-mail the link to this page, or print it out and hand it over.

7 Simple Things Dad Can Do to Share the Love During Pregnancy

1. Give her foot rubs. Daily. Make them good.
2. Take a bath together. Grind up dry oats into a fine powder, and sprinkle them into the tub. It can be incredibly soothing and can help decrease any itching she may have. For extra bonus points, light a candle and dim the lights.
3. Take a picture of her every 2 weeks to document how her belly has grown. Women we know report that it's an incredibly sensual activity -- and one that you'll both look back on as pretty darn amazing.
4. Exercise together. Focusing on each other's body gives you the double benefit -- good for your health and for your relationship. This workout is perfect for the second trimester.
5. Take baby classes with your partner.
6. Flirt. Adapt your old-fashioned techniques to your new-fashioned technology. A random short text or e-mail just to say you love her will go a long way.
7. Bust your tail around the house. The biggest thing you can do to help ease her anxiety is to take care of the things that you can do. You can't develop milk glands, but you can stock up on diapers (read up on disposable vs. cloth), prepare the baby's room (avoid these noxious fumes), go grocery shopping, cook meals (see Pregnancy Recipes), clean the litter box, or do anything that helps take her stress levels down a notch or two. Better yet: Do them without her having to ask.