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No article could state the fears that dads-to-be face better than this one. It is written by Jerrold Lee Shapiro, who is a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of Becoming a Father (Springer), The Measure of a Man, and When Men Are Pregnant.

From the moment you learn of your partner’s pregnancy, you’re thrust into a strange new world and encouraged to participate in the pregnancy and birth process. Yet, you may feel awkward about sharing your fears and insecurities. That’s only natural. Here are seven common fears faced by fathers-to-be:

Security fears

The biggest fear men face is the one most deeply hardwired into our culture: Will I be able to protect and provide for my family? (more…)