Roger Henderson

Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies

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Produktbeschreibung

Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be

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 a dad's unique point of view.

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 covers:
What to expect at doctor's visits
Tips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy and preparing for fatherhood
Advice on birth plans, labour 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Oktober 2011
• Abmessung: 232mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 506g
• ISBN-13: 9781119976608
• ISBN-10: 111997660X
• Artikelnr.: 33677238

Autorenporträt

Dr Roger Henderson is a practising GP. He frequently appears on radio and television and writes for a number of national publications. Matthew M.F. Miller is a stay-at-home dad and author. Sharon Perkins is a registered nurse and the author of several For Dummies books.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1 Part I: So You Want to Be a Dad . . . 7 Chapter 1:
Fatherhood: A Glorious, Scary, Mind-Boggling and Amazing Experience 9
Chapter 2: Beyond the Bed: Conception Basics 25 Part II: Great
Expectations: Nine Months and Counting 47 Chapter 3: Surviving Sudden
Doubts and Morning Sickness: The First Trimester 49 Chapter 4: Growing Into
the Second Trimester 65 Chapter 5: The Fun Stuff: Nesting, Preparing and
Naming 81 Chapter 6: Expecting the Unexpected 95 Chapter 7: In the Home
Stretch: The Third Trimester 113 Chapter 8: The Co-Pilot's Guide to
Birthing Options 125 Part III: Game Time! Labour, Delivery and Baby's
Homecoming 141 Chapter 9: Surviving Labour and Delivery 143 Chapter 10:
Caring for Your Newborn 165 Chapter 11: Supporting the New Mum 187 Part IV:
A Dad's Guide to Worrying 207 Chapter 12: Dealing with Difficult Issues
after Delivery 209 Chapter 13: Daddy 999: Survival Tips for Bumps, Lumps
and Scary Moments 223 Chapter 14: Time and Money: The High Cost of Having a
Baby 245 Chapter 15: Planning for Your New Family's Future 265 Part V: The
Part of Tens 277 Chapter 16: Ten Things She Won't Ask for but Will Expect
279 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Be a Super Dad from Day One 285 Chapter 18: Ten
Musts for the Stay-at-Home Dad 291 Index 297

Rezensionen

'The detail is impressive and it's great for dads-to-be'. Pregnancy & Birth, December 2011. Informative and easy to read'. (Pregnancy & Birth, March 2012)