How Men Have Babies: The Pregnant Father's Survival Guide

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McGraw-Hill Trade, 1999 - Family & Relationships - 219 pages
There are books written especially from the male perspective on how to parent, and how to participate in the birth – but none on how to be pregnant. Until now. What you hold in your hand is a combination sage advice, expert opinion, and side-splitting truths on the up and downside of pregnancy for men. Alan Thicke, one of America's favorite funny men and father of three, with a little help from father-friends including Ray Romano, Wayne Gretzky and Dave Barry, has written the ultimate how-to guide for dads-to-be. Alan provides the real information and comic relief necessary to assure that your sense of humor doesn't fall victim to your pregnancy, as he expertly guides you through each step of the nine months. From Breasts to Birthing Class, How Men Have Babies is about pregnancy from a man's perspective, intended to get him involved early and fully.

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About the author (1999)

Alan Thicke was born Alan Willis Jeffrey in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada on March 1, 1947. He was an actor, songwriter, and author. His most memorable role was Dr. Jason Seaver on the sitcom Growing Pains, which ran from 1985 to 1992 on ABC. He also appeared on The Bold and the Beautiful and was a game show host. He wrote the theme songs for numerous game shows including The Joker's Wild, Celebrity Sweepstakes, and the original Wheel of Fortune. He also wrote the themes for the sitcoms Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life with Al Burton and Gloria Loring. In 2013, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. His books included How to Raise Kids Who Won't Hate You and How Men Have Babies: The Pregnant Father's Survival Guide. He died from a heart attack on December 13, 2016 at the age of 69.

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