The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Mar 2010 · Random House
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An accessible, practical guide for the father-to-be, about pregnancy, the birth and what to expect during the first 6 weeks from a man who has been through it all, multiple times. For every man who has heard those two magic words: 'I'm pregnant' ... and immediately thought of two of his own!
'Written in a light, informative tone but backed with expert advice from male midwives and obstetricians ... "the" book in this genre' -- The Guardian
'Very supportive and encouraging' -- ***** Reader review
'Really helpful hints, tips and guidance' -- ***** Reader review
'Was much less nervous after reading this' -- ***** Reader review
'Funny, honest and witty' -- ***** Reader review
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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.
A must-read for all fathers-to-be.
'Written in a light, informative tone but backed with expert advice from male midwives and obstetricians ... "the" book in this genre' -- The Guardian
'Very supportive and encouraging' -- ***** Reader review
'Really helpful hints, tips and guidance' -- ***** Reader review
'Was much less nervous after reading this' -- ***** Reader review
'Funny, honest and witty' -- ***** Reader review
**********************************************************************************************
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.
A must-read for all fathers-to-be.
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4.3
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Wayne Das Neves
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July 19, 2014
I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and entertaining, you get so deep into it and you picture yourself as a dad. Many times I shared bits with my wife and she laughed as he wrote it in a way just for men to understand. Great book.
A Google user
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January 17, 2012
I am becoming a new dad, and this was just the book I needed.to read. Excellent!
Simon Faulkner-Duke
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April 2, 2018
Good read both entertaining and informative
About the author
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
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