Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies - Hardcover

When it comes to pregnancy, your role as a dad has changed so much in the past few decades that it's hard to know where to turn for guidance. Now you do! This hands-on, friendly guide is packed with practical information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from your unique perspective.

• Take the fear out of fatherhood — find out what modern fatherhood means, determine if you're ready for the financial and emotional demands of a baby, and learn what you don't know about conception

• Pregnancy and childbirth 101 — get the lowdown on what to expect during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, from your perspective as well as your partner's

• So you're a father — oh, boy (or girl)! — discover how to care for your newborn — from bottle feeding to changing diapers to soothing your baby

• Be the perfect postpartum partner — support your partner by helping with the baby and household, and by attending to her emotionally as well

Open the book and find:

• How a fetus develops in every trimester

• Advice on when and how to share the good news

• Tips on baby gift registry and setting up the nursery

• What to expect during labor and delivery

• What to expect the first six months after the baby arrives

• The 4-1-1 on feeding and changing diapers

• Tips for dealing with common illnesses and emergencies

• Survival tips every new dad needs to know

Learn to:

• Grasp the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy

• Understand what to expect at doctor's visits

• Be a supportive partner during (and after) pregnancy

• Know what to expect during labor and delivery

Sharon Perkins, RN, is the author of several books, including Breastfeeding For Dummies.