When partners become parents: the big life change for couples

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Part 1 The new pioneers: changing families in a changing world, to be or not to be a parent the pregnant pause - nine long months. Part 2 Crossing the great divide: what's happening to me? what's happening to us? beyond the doorstep - new problems, new solutions legacies from our parents parenting our children. Part 3 Protecting the homestead: an ounce of prevention - couples groups talk to me - hidden challenges in couples' communication who is at risk and what can be done?