What Your Partner Doesn't Expect When Expecting (and How to Help)

What if you held the key to making pregnancy smoother, less stressful, and more empowering—for both you and your partner?

Pregnancy isn’t always the idyllic experience social media paints it to be. For many, it’s a whirlwind of physical discomfort, emotional highs and lows, and a never-ending to-do list. But what if you could transform this challenging time into a deeply connected, teamwork-driven experience?

What Your Partner DOESN’T Expect When Expecting (And How to Help) delivers an essential guide for anyone supporting a pregnant partner. Whether the journey is smooth or filled with unexpected twists, Dr. Keates equips you with the knowledge and confidence to be a steady, compassionate presence.

Drawing on her two decades of experience caring for and teaching partners, Dr. Keates shows you how to help her, make her more comfortable, and act as a unified team. Her renowned approach—rooted in the safe and effective application of sports medicine techniques for pregnancy—provides practical strategies for easing pain, increasing comfort, and fostering connection.

In this heartfelt and practical guide, you’ll learn to:
Understand and respond to your partner’s physical and emotional needs during every stage of pregnancy.
Anticipate and address common pregnancy challenges, preventing small discomforts from turning into big obstacles.
Communicate effectively to make decisions together and feel empowered as a team.
Embrace your role as a pregnancy partner with tools, tips, and strategies that banish self-doubt and inspire meaningful connection.
This isn’t just a self-help book—it’s a roadmap to a shared, fulfilling pregnancy journey. Dr. Keates invites you to create a partnership that goes beyond pregnancy, setting the stage for a thriving family dynamic.

If you’re ready to stop wondering “What can I do to help?” and start showing up with confidence, this book is for you.