Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies

Matthew M. F. Miller, Sharon Perkins

John Wiley & Sons, Nov 4, 2010 - Health & Fitness - 336 pages

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.

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Contents

• Introduction: 1
• So You Want to Be a Dad: 7
• Beyond the Bed Conception Smarts: 23
• Great Expectations: 45
• Growing Into the Second Trimester: 65
• Testing in the Second Trimester: 71
• The Fun Stuff Nesting: 79
• Expecting the Unexpected: 95
• In the Home Stretch The Third Trimester: 113
• The Copilots Guide to Birthing Options: 129
• Game Time Labor Delivery: 149
• Caring for Your Newborn: 173
• Soothing Baby Indigestion: 190
• A Dads Guide to Worrying: 217
• and Scary Moments: 233
• Protecting Baby from Common Accidents: 240
• Deciphering Diaper Contents: 249
• Time and Money The High Cost: 255
• Planning for Your New Familys Future: 277
• Ten Things She Wont Ask for but Will Expect: 295
• Ten Ways to Be a Super Dad from Day One: 301
• Index: 307

About the author

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.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies; --For dummies
• Authors: Matthew M. F. Miller, Sharon Perkins
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010
• ISBN: 0470945974, 9780470945971
• Length: 336 pages
• Subjects: Health & Fitness / Pregnancy & Childbirth; Philosophy / Religious