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The Expectant Father

The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be

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The Expectant Father

Written by: Armin A. Brott, Jennifer Ash
Narrated by: Armin A. Brott
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The fourth edition of this best-selling, groundbreaking, information-packed guide for dads-to-be is now significantly updated, revised, and expanded.

We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men. Thanks to this handy reference, moms-to-be will know their partners understand and support them during this anxious and exciting time, and that they have all the tools they need to be fantastic, hands-on dads.

This information-packed month-by-month guide incorporates the expertise of top practitioners in their fields, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. It also draws from Brott's own experience as a father of three and from the real-world experiences of the thousands of dads he's interviewed. With the humor of New Yorker cartoons and Brott's gentle approach, The Expectant Father serves as a friendly and listenable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy!

What's new in this edition of The Expectant Father?

  • The latest health and safety info
  • How technology is changing fatherhood
  • How men's brains change by being involved during pregnancy
  • Society's shifting expectations for dads
  • The amazing effects on children when fathers are active partners before birth
  • How prebirth participation makes dads more likely to be active parents postbirth
  • Updated resources and new research on the big questions that haven't changed much over the years: Am I really ready to be a dad? How are we going to afford this? How do I balance work and family?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

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this is a great listen its definitely full of useful Information and will definitely help you.

Essential

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give a great idea about some of the issues one might find during the pregnancy. it goes month by month which is great to understand what is going on and how you can support your wife during the pregnancy. It has a lot of mentions to military dad's, which I don't think it necessary as there is a book specific for that.

good book to get you started

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I think this was good information if you literally have never seen a baby in your life or have zero knowledge. I would say if your familiar with the science and been around babies the vast majority of this book is useless.

Meh

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this books is probably great for Americans, it gives a lot of details on the process and how to handle American Healthcare and insurances. However, it's pretty useless if you're anywhere else with free Healthcare.

Too American focused

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Steps through the months well. Good emotional and psychological perspective.

Finance portion more geared towards the US.

Good emotional prep for expectant father's.

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