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The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-To-Be Author:Armin A. Brott
Book Description:
From Publishers Weekly
In an expanded and updated version of Brott's 1995 book, the authors once again present a month-by-month guide to pregnancy for the father-to-be. Illustrated throughout with humorous cartoons, the book divides each month of pregnancy into four astute categories: "What She's Going Through" (physical and emotion changes), "What's Going On with the Baby" (physical progress), "What You're Going Through" (physical and emotional changes) and "Staying Involved" (tips on supporting and encouraging the pregnant partner). Since most child-rearing books for men focus primarily on the emotional challenges, it's both refreshing and helpful that these authors include practical advice: recipes, detailed insights into the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and realistic appraisals of the often very high costs of baby furnishings. Most valuable are the sections on the aspects of birth that make many men squeamish (episiotomies, epidurals and cesarean sections) as well as the post-delivery traumas that they tend to avoid facing (finding childcare, dealing with late-night wake-ups, dressing young children and sex after pregnancy). This is an essential book for all expectant fathers. Brott, a father of two, who has been called "the superdad's superdad" by Time magazine, has written five books on fatherhood and hosts Positive Parenting, a national radio talk show.
Leeanna E. (WeeDragon97) from KATY, TX wrote on 2/20/2006...
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is one of the few books at the book store that my husband and I could find that wasn't a laugh at your wife as she goes through the stages of pregnancy books. It really gives good advice and at times my husband seems to be more informed than I am. A really great book try to get it if you can.
Beckie T. (Spookygirl) from CLOVIS, CA wrote on 4/28/2007...
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
An okay book, but the views on breastfeeding are not great.
Ruthann D. from NORFOLK, MA wrote on 6/14/2006...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
funny and light book about preparing the expectant father for parenting
Lorrie B. (lorrieb) from ALTOONA, PA wrote on 9/13/2005...
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the best guidebook for dads to be! My husband would read this book at night while I was reading my what to expect when expecting!! Great book!
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Bethany F. (LaFlaca1226) from SELLERSVILLE, PA wrote on 3/29/2007...
My husband loves this book!
Aimee F. (Angelhunter) from PEARLAND, TX wrote on 3/12/2007...
My husband really enjoyed this book during my pregnancies.
Kimberley R. (barefootbride) from DULUTH, GA wrote on 2/16/2007...
I'm not using this just yet wanted to pass it along to someone who could use it!
Heather D. (murder101) from FRONTENAC, KS wrote on 2/2/2007...
This is a great book for the Daddy to be!
Marnie S. (marnieve) from PELZER, SC wrote on 10/15/2006...