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Due Date podcast: Why Dads are important in pregnancy

Ashley May
USA TODAY
Ashley May and her husband, Curtis, announced their due date with this photo taken at Virginia Beach.

Women play an obvious role in pregnancy, but men are an important part of the experience, too.

Sure, they miss out on the fun stuff, like morning sickness, weight gain and back pain. (Seriously, feeling the baby kick is pretty magical.) But, they have their own ways of bonding with the baby.

In the second episode of Due Date, you’ll hear more about my husband Curtis’ journey through pregnancy. He talks to my belly, plays music and feels for kicks. His browser search history is full of “healthy recipes for pregnancy” and “Babies'R'Us coupons.”

I know he already loves our baby. Plus, he’s been my biggest support through pregnancy.

You'll also hear from my dad and a few friends. Plus, we reveal the gender. Pink or blue?

Listen to Episode 2: Fatherhood — I'm Ready

Missed the first episode? Listen to it here.

Episodes of Due Date, my uncensored journey through pregnancy, release every Friday on SoundCloud, Stitcher and iTunes, until our baby debuts.

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