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A practical pregnancy, birth and new baby guide for every man who has heard those two magic words: 'I'm pregnant' ... and immediately thought of two of his own
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From buying buggies and cutting the cord to dealing with your wife's breastfeeding in public - the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day.
The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide tells you everything you need to know during your partner's pregnancy and the first few weeks of your new life as a dad. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychologists and obstetricians with first-hand accounts, it explains what's happening with her, what's going on with your baby, and what the hell you should be doing every step of the way.
With tips from those who know, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you're armed and ready for your role as a new father - from discovery to delivery and beyond.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read of few books for dads on pregnancy and most have been quite jokey and blokey. Recently released this book was like a breath of fresh air.This book does have a really great sense of humour and speaks to dads in their language but it is no way flippant. The book is packed with expert tips from a male midwife, obstetricians, psychologists and `a man who knows a lot about car seats'
Each chapter roughly follows the pregnancy as it should progress and gives an idea of how the child is developing in the womb, how your partner is feeling and why she is in the mood she is and it contains expert advice and tips to help you make the right decisions. Lots of dads also share their story.
I think this book is fab...so easy to read, interesting and useful. It also shows great empathy towards a woman's experience and I felt the author really cared about mum being fully supported.
Some really useful parts of the book (often not addressed) are dealing with miscarriage, an explanation of the facts of life, a conversion chart for baby weights, a discussion of the dad dreaded nappies, a little chapter entitled when bump stops the grind (SEX!) And many other really useful bits every woman would want someone sensible to chat to her partner about.
The book also has a brilliant glossary at the back so all those new confusing words are explained. The last words in this book go to the mums in a nifty little section entitled the `Dos and don'ts of being a new dad according to new mums.' This is my favourite:
Don't sit next to your partner while she is breast feeding, put the TV on sports news move the remote put of reach then go upstairs out of earshot while we're left unable to move watching the bloody football for 40 minutes!
Oh how I wish someone had told my fella this!
Overall, I found this to be a very funny, immensely sensitive and deeply informative read. I would highly recommend this book to new dads.
Each chapter roughly follows the pregnancy as it should progress and gives an idea of how the child is developing in the womb, how your partner is feeling and why she is in the mood she is and it contains expert advice and tips to help you make the right decisions. Lots of dads also share their story.
I think this book is fab...so easy to read, interesting and useful. It also shows great empathy towards a woman's experience and I felt the author really cared about mum being fully supported.
Some really useful parts of the book (often not addressed) are dealing with miscarriage, an explanation of the facts of life, a conversion chart for baby weights, a discussion of the dad dreaded nappies, a little chapter entitled when bump stops the grind (SEX!) And many other really useful bits every woman would want someone sensible to chat to her partner about.
The book also has a brilliant glossary at the back so all those new confusing words are explained. The last words in this book go to the mums in a nifty little section entitled the `Dos and don'ts of being a new dad according to new mums.' This is my favourite:
Don't sit next to your partner while she is breast feeding, put the TV on sports news move the remote put of reach then go upstairs out of earshot while we're left unable to move watching the bloody football for 40 minutes!
Oh how I wish someone had told my fella this!
Overall, I found this to be a very funny, immensely sensitive and deeply informative read. I would highly recommend this book to new dads.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a first time dad and my wife is 5000 miles away so dont get to be with her enough, but only for a while longer, but i wanted to understand what she is going through so i can help her. well as best as i can.
I found this book by accident, but liked the reviews that had been written so i ordered it. on the first night of getting it i was tired, but thought i should read at least a couple of pages, but 20 pages later!!! wow. ok so i was past the bit that the book starts with the 0 to 8 weeks bit, but everything it said about was on the money for what my wife had gone through. so much so it could have been written about her experiences.
then chatting with her i was reading parts of the book to her about her up coming tests and she was telling me that my book was so much better and written in a better way than the book that she has about it. so being the big old softy i am i posted it out and ordered me a second one.
got to say if the rest of the book is as good and well informed as what i have read then its worth every penny and more.
it uses everyday speak and nothing is overly complicated and the humour is refreshing also.
I would seriously recomend this book to any guy that is going to be a dad or is hoping him and his partner will be having a baby its a really good read.
I found this book by accident, but liked the reviews that had been written so i ordered it. on the first night of getting it i was tired, but thought i should read at least a couple of pages, but 20 pages later!!! wow. ok so i was past the bit that the book starts with the 0 to 8 weeks bit, but everything it said about was on the money for what my wife had gone through. so much so it could have been written about her experiences.
then chatting with her i was reading parts of the book to her about her up coming tests and she was telling me that my book was so much better and written in a better way than the book that she has about it. so being the big old softy i am i posted it out and ordered me a second one.
got to say if the rest of the book is as good and well informed as what i have read then its worth every penny and more.
it uses everyday speak and nothing is overly complicated and the humour is refreshing also.
I would seriously recomend this book to any guy that is going to be a dad or is hoping him and his partner will be having a baby its a really good read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're a mum-to-be and you've read Vicky Iovine's book A Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy and enjoyed that, this is the perfect book for your partner. It's got a great sense of humour and will even have you laughing out loud at points. But unlike the other books that are humorous, this one is packed full of real information, the kind of info other for-dads books just don't have. This book doesn't just view the dad as an accessory, it gives him the central role he deserves.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Useful guide for new dads
I bought this for my husband as we are expecting our first child and he was feeling quite nervous about it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RB84
Fantastic for men
My partner loves this book! It is written with lots of comedy and humour but is very informative at the same time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fayebelle
Interesting and pleasant
Although i have not read all the book yet, I must say that it is very pleasant and interesting to read (I am not a book lover). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Savvas
good read
bought this book as a gift for my husband as a hint to read up before our first child comes along!!! He is really enjoying it and finds it very informative. Read more
Published 3 months ago by annie
A Blokes point of view
This book is an easy read written with humour, insight and just the right level of information without being condescending. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chatts
Great book for all dads!
I got this for my husband as we are expecting. Alot of it we already knew as he has been following me and my massive baby book. But this book is great for guys and gals! Read more
Published 7 months ago by M. Russon
Fun book
This is a fun read. It can be a little cringy at times, and lacks real in depth info, but it is not what the book is all about. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. K. Seager
good book for dads-to--be
My partner has only just begun reading this book and finds it a good read so far. It's an easy to read book.
Published 8 months ago by Patricia Collins
Lively, fun and informative - the only book new dads have to read
I bought this as a gift on the basis of all the positive reviews and I have to say the good reviews were right. Read more
Published 8 months ago by K. Hussain
What a horrible man!
I am deeply disappointed and disgusted with this book and I only got to page 20 before chucking it in the bin!!! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Angry mum to be!
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