Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies
Published on 19. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-470-76790-0 (ISBN)
Description
Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be When it comes to pregnancy, dads' roles have changed so much in the past few decades that expectant fathers don't always know where to turn to for guidance and advice on this milestone event. Now they do! Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is packed with practical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from dad's point of view. What to expect at doctor's visits Tips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy and preparing for fatherhood Advice on birth plans, labor and delivery, and the first days and weeks of a baby's life Packed with helpful information on the typical struggles and feelings expectant fathers face, Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives first-time fathers and veteran dads alike a wealth of useful information.
Reviews / Votes
'no frills, well researched guide' 4 stars, Prima BabyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
416 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-76790-0 (9780470767900)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Mathew Miller | Sharon Perkins
Dad's Guide To Pregnancy For Dummies
Book
07/2014
2nd Edition
Wiley
€37.32
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Persons
Matthew M. F. Miller is a writer/editor, stay-at-home dad, and author of Maybe Baby: An Infertile Love Story. Sharon Perkins, RN, is the author of several books, including Breastfeeding For Dummies.
Content
Introduction. Part I: So You Want to Be a Dad ... Chapter 1: Fatherhood: A Glorious, Scary, Mind-Boggling, and Amazing Experience. Chapter 2: Beyond the Bed: Conception Smarts. Part II: Great Expectations: Nine Months and Counting. Chapter 3: Surviving Sudden Doubts and Morning Sickness: The First Trimester. Chapter 4: Growing Into the Second Trimester. Chapter 5: The Fun Stuff: Nesting, Registering, and Naming. Chapter 6: Expecting the Unexpected. Chapter 7: In the Home Stretch: The Third Trimester. Chapter 8: The Copilot's Guide to Birthing Options. Part III: Game Time! Labor, Delivery, and Baby's Homecoming. Chapter 9: Surviving Labor and Delivery. Chapter 10: Caring for Your Newborn. Chapter 11: Supporting the New Mom. Part IV: A Dad's Guide to Worrying. Chapter 12: Dealing with Difficult Issues after Delivery. Chapter 13: Daddy 911: Survival Tips for Bumps, Lumps, and Scary Moments. Chapter 14: Time and Money: The High Cost of Having a Baby. Chapter 15: Planning for Your New Family's Future. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Things She Won't Ask for but Will Expect. Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Be a Super Dad from Day One. Index.