
The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide
Everything You Need to Know
Rob Kemp(Author)
Vermilion (Publisher)
Published on 4. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-09-192979-4 (ISBN)
Description
The accessible and practical parenting book for fathers-to-be about pregnancy, birth and what to expect during the first 6 weeks with your new baby, from a man who has been through it all (multiple times).
'Written in a light, informative tone but backed with expert advice' The Guardian
From buying buggies to cutting the cord, the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day.
The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide is here to tell 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 contains essential tips and information about:
What your partner is going through
What's going on with your baby
What the hell you should be doing every step of the way
Featuring practical tips, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you're armed and ready for your role as a new dad.
From discovery to delivery and beyond, this is a must-read for all fathers-to-be.
'Very supportive and encouraging' ? ? ? ? ?
'Really helpful hints, tips and guidance' ? ? ? ? ?
'Was much less nervous after reading this' ? ? ? ? ?
'Funny, honest and witty' ? ? ? ? ?
'Written in a light, informative tone but backed with expert advice' The Guardian
From buying buggies to cutting the cord, the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day.
The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide is here to tell 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 contains essential tips and information about:
What your partner is going through
What's going on with your baby
What the hell you should be doing every step of the way
Featuring practical tips, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you're armed and ready for your role as a new dad.
From discovery to delivery and beyond, this is a must-read for all fathers-to-be.
'Very supportive and encouraging' ? ? ? ? ?
'Really helpful hints, tips and guidance' ? ? ? ? ?
'Was much less nervous after reading this' ? ? ? ? ?
'Funny, honest and witty' ? ? ? ? ?
Reviews / Votes
Expectant fathers used to be left chain-smoking in the hospital hallway. These days most of the 500,000 men who become fathers for the first time every year in the UK attend the birth. This book aims to help those newbies be less anxious. * The Mirror *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ebury Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-09-192979-4 (9780091929794)
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Additional editions

E-Book
03/2010
1st Edition
Ebury Digital
€14.99
Available for download
Person
Rob Kemp is a freelance journalist, editor-at-large for dads' online magazine FQ (Father's Quarterly), writes the dad's newsletter for Boots Parenting Club and is a contributing editor to Men's Health magazine. He has written articles on the subject of pregnancy and fatherhood for a number of other national titles and websites including the Guardian, Independent, Pregnancy, Baby and You, Pregnancy & Birth, Mother & Baby, MSN and Sainsbury's Fresh Ideas among others. His books include The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide, The New Dad's Survival Guide (both Vermilion) and The Good Guys; 50 heroes who changed the world with kindness. @robkemp_author