Dad\'s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies{BBS}

A practical, hands-on guide for fathers-to-be

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.

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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
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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
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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
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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:

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How a fetus develops in every trimester
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Advice on when and how to share the good news
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Tips on baby gift registry and setting up the nursery
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What to expect during labor and delivery
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What to expect the first six months after the baby arrives
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The 4-1-1 on feeding and changing diapers
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Tips for dealing with common illnesses and emergencies
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Survival tips every new dad needs to know

Learn to:

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Grasp the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy
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Understand what to expect at doctor\'s visits
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Be a supportive partner during (and after) pregnancy
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Know what to expect during labor and delivery

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.
Product Details

* Paperback: 336 pages
* Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (November 30, 2010)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0470767901
* ISBN-13: 978-0470767900