Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies

When it comes to pregnancy, your role as a dad has changed so much in the past few decades that it's hard to know where to turn for guidance. Now you do! This hands-on, friendly guide is packed with practical information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from your unique perspective.

• Take the fear out of fatherhood — find out what modern fatherhood means, determine if you're ready for the financial and emotional demands of a baby, and learn what you don't know about conception

• Pregnancy and childbirth 101 — get the lowdown on what to expect during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, from your perspective as well as your partner's

• So you're a father — oh, boy (or girl)! — discover how to care for your newborn — from bottle feeding to changing diapers to soothing your baby

• Be the perfect postpartum partner — support your partner by helping with the baby and household, and by attending to her emotionally as well

Open the book and find:

• How a fetus develops in every trimester

• Advice on when and how to share the good news

• Tips on baby gift registry and setting up the nursery

• What to expect during labor and delivery

• What to expect the first six months after the baby arrives

• The 4-1-1 on feeding and changing diapers

• Tips for dealing with common illnesses and emergencies

• Survival tips every new dad needs to know

Learn to:

• Grasp the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy

• Understand what to expect at doctor's visits

• Be a supportive partner during (and after) pregnancy

• Know what to expect during labor and delivery
  
   

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  20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

  Pleasantly surprised

  By Jonathan K. Perkins on August 7, 2011

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  I hadn't actually read any of the "For Dummies" series before, and I have to admit that I agreed to read this one with a little trepidation. I had been given another "pregnancy for dads" type book before, and it was patronizing and condescending, at least theoretically in the name of humor. I thought it likely that a book which sells itself as being "for Dummies" up front might take that same tone. Fortunately, it did not.
  
  The timing of this read was perfect for me, as my wife was pregnant with our first child. I did my best to read the book in relevant real-time, i.e. following along at the same pace as the pregnancy itself. I enjoyed the book, and found it useful and accurate (if not exactly fascinating).
  
  Throughout the pregnancy, the recurring advice we received was that there is really nothing you can do to prepare for such a life change. I took this to heart, accepted it as true, and tried not to underestimate the upheaval. It turned out to be true, of course--you cannot really understand how things will be until you've experienced them. This book was an excellent way to understand some of the details of pregnancy, childbirth, and life with a baby. It won't enthrall you like the latest fiction bestseller, but it will probably keep you interested, and learning.

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  9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

  Awesome guide to pregnancy just for Dad's!

  By Hoppaguy VINE VOICE on April 21, 2011

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  I am a guy and we are thinking about having children soon and I thought I'd read this book to get a feel for what to expect. I know there are a lot of books but most of them seem to focus more on what a mother has to do or they have a very small "Dad" section. That's why I found the title of this book to be interesting since it was for Dad's! As with most "for Dummies" books, it is very easy to read and easy to pick what particular subject you want to look into. I think the best part of the book is the section on how to be the best partner for your wife after birth. I am glad that I read this because as a Dad I know would tend to focus all of my energy on the newborn child that you kind of forget that your wife needs emotional support also. The book goes into so many different subjects that I will definitely have to re-read different parts such as how to handle medical emergencies and what to expect during labor and delivery. This book is so informative that I have told all of my guy friends to buy this book before they even think about trying for kids!
  
   

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