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Dad's Pregnant Too! —
Meredith posted this little book on a discussion thread last December and I agreed to read and review it. I am so glad that I did! Harlan Cohen, bestselling author, expectant father as well as a new Dad has outdone himself in "Dad's Pregnant, Too!"The book gives the reader very wise advice and information with a twist of wit. He incorporates 102 "tips" in three parts: The Tip, The Story and the Bottom Line. From conception, first "guyne" exam, the growing fetus, birth and what he calls "The Fourth Trimester" [bringing the baby home] Harlan sees the journey of partnership with his wife as a fun and wondrous trip. Interspersed throughout the book are tidbits of helpful information like car seat buying essentials, Top Five Hidden Home Hazards and ideas for "PUSH" presents. There is an illustrated section of the baby's weekly growth, a Dad's dictionary and resource guide. He leaves Tip #103 for your own story.
The author points out that women have had thousands of years of oral tradition that gives them the "skinny" on pregnancy and childbirth. Men only have about 35 years as it has only been that long since they have been allowed in the birthing room. This book helps equalize the loss and play catch up. I would put this as a must give gift for a first time expectant Father.
Table of Contents
The Conception
How It Happened
Welcome Expectant Fathers
Welcome Expectant Mothers
Welcome Health Professionals
How This Book Was Put Together
How This Book Was Researched
What Makes This Book Unique
About the Tips and Stories
About the Content and Word Choices
Nope, This Isn't a Medical Guide
The First of Many Editions
We Are Pioneers
Chapter 1:
The First Few Weeks... Shock, Joy, Surprise, and Things You'll Want to Do
1. The Magic Urine
2. Reacting to the News
3. Sharing the News
4. Who Will Deliver?
5. Where to Have It
6. How to Pay for It
7. Feeding Your Pregnant Partner
8. The Pregnancy Card
Chapter 2:
The Doctor Will See You Now; Or Whoever Delivers Your Baby Will See You Now
9. Your First GUYne Exam
10. The Rest of the Doctor Visits
11. The Ultrasound
12. Prenatal Testing
13. Complications and Second Opinions
14. Miscarriage Tip
Chapter 3:
The Baby's Development
This Part Has Pictures
Chapter 4:
The Many Faces of the Expectant Father Inside the Male Mind and Body
15. The In-Awe Expectant Father
16. The Rejected Expectant Father
17. The Accidental Asshole Expectant Father
18. The Scared Expectant Father
19. The "Fighting Change" Expectant Father
20. The Educated Expectant Father
21. The Always On-Call Expectant Father
22. The Demoted Expectant Father
23. The Getting Fat Expectant Father
24. The Do-It-All Expectant Father
25. The Protective Expectant Father
26. The Calm Expectant Father
27. The Me Too Expectant Father
28. The Emotionally Reserved Expectant Father
29. The Not Happy Expectant Father
30. The Two for the Price of Two Expectant Father
31. The Adoptive Expectant Father
Chapter 5:
The Body of the Pregnant Woman; Like Puberty All Over Again
32. The Body of the Pregnant Woman
33. The Big-Breasted Pregnant Woman
34. The Vomiting Pregnant Woman
35. The Feeling Fat Pregnant Woman
36. The Farting Pregnant Woman
37. The Hemorrhoidal Leaky Pregnant Woman
38. The Spotting Cramping Pregnant Woman
39. The Never-So-Tired Pregnant Woman
40. The Snoring Restless Pregnant Woman
Chapter 6:
The Mind of the Pregnant Woman And the Expectant Mother Thong
41. The Happy Pregnant Woman .
42. The Hormonal Pregnant Woman
43. The Strong Pregnant Woman
44. The Cranky Pregnant Woman
45. The Angry Pregnant Woman
46. The Irrational Pregnant Woman
47. The Scared Pregnant Woman
48. The Nesting Pregnant Woman
49. The Depressed Pregnant Woman
Chapter 7:
Spoiling Your Pregnant Partner; Helping Her Feel as Good as She Feels Big
50. Dating a Pregnant Woman
51. The Babymoon
52. The Prenatal Rubdown
53. Maternity Clothes
54. The Push/Pregnancy Present
55. Doing the Little Things
Chapter 8:
Pregnant Sex; Having It, Not Having It, Fantasizing about Having It
56. Pregnant Sex 101
57. A Guide to Pregnant Sex (Version 1.0)
58. Men Who Don't Want Sex
59. Men Who Have Sex Alone
Chapter 9:
Shopping for Baby; Something So Little Needs So Much
60. Shopping for Baby
61. The Emotional Purchase
62. The Perfect Stroller(s)
63. The Crib, Furniture, and Nursery
64. The Car Seat(s)
Chapter 10:
Passing the Time; Things to Do During the Second and Third Trimesters
65. The Baby's Sex
66. The Name Game
67. Hanging Out with Her Belly
68. Hanging Out with the Guys
69. Ultrasound for Kicks
70. Unsolicited Advice
71. Packing for the Trip
72. Paternity Leave
Chapter 11:
Labor and Delivery Prep Time; Things to Help Prepare You for Labor and Delivery
73. The Birth Plan
74. The Birth Class
75. The Labor Partner
76. Working the Door
77. Cord Blood Banking
78. The Pediatrician
79. Managing Her Pain
80. You Run the Show
81. Getting It to Come Out!
Chapter 12:
The Birth Day; From Your Door to Delivery Room and Back Again
82. Going into Labor
83. Passing the Time
84. The Birth
85. The C-section Section
86. The Conehead
87. Preg-Man-See
88. Lights, Camera, Action!
89. What Happens Next?
90. Leaving the Hospital
91. The Drive Home
Chapter 13:
After the Baby is Born; The Fourth Trimester Begins
92. What No One Tells New Dads
93. The First Night Home
94. Help Wanted
95. Nursing and Bottle-feeding
96. Take a Shift a Week
97. Sleeping and Not Sleeping
98. Working at Home
99. The Stay-at-Home Dad
100. Working on the Road
101. Having Sex Again (with Her)
102. Dating Your Pregnant Partner Again
103. Your Tip and Story Go Here
Resources
Expectant Dad's Dictionary
About the Author
Index
Pub. Date: May 2008
ISBN-13: 9781402211331
526 pgs.
This book is being sent on to Eric Bridges who just found out he is going to be a first time Father. No one has been able to wipe the grin off of his face since he first found out.
Last edited on Jan 28, 2009
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