Dad's Pregnant Too! Review

   Dad's Pregnant Too! is th first edition of a pregnancy book from a guy's perspective geared towards fathers-to-be written by Harlem Cohen.

   The information is well researched set with some humorous tones. I can see how this book would keep a guy's attention. Much of Mr. Cohen's book covers quite a variety of different scenarios. I was surprised at how much this book covers; not just informationally, but the emotional needs and supportiveness suggestions given.

   I like that Mr. Cohen not only collected doctoral interviews, but also information given by dads, moms and parents-to-be. That was probably what gave this book edge it needed, with respect to sharing personal stories of emotional, hormonal and support experiences, that many pregnancy books don't tell you about.

   The author discusses the various delivery options, including birthing centers, home birthes, midwives and doulas. He even goes so far as to discuss the necessary health insurance coverage options, another edge other books don't mention.

   I did find myself reflecting back on my pregnancy and birthing experience while reading this book, which made the book a touching read.

   The only con I kind of have is the title of the book, Dad's Pregnant Too!, because, while men are going to have a baby too, Dad's Not Pregnant Too! Want to tick your pregnant wife off? Act like your as pregnant as she is! I garantee you don't want to make your wife irritable in this way! Don't get me wrong, pregnant mothers want the father-to-be to be involved, active, ask questions and be supportive, but men have no clue how the hormonally charge emotions effect a pregnant woman's mind, nor should they try. It's too complex for men to apprehend which is, as Mr. Cohen mentions in his book, why men aren't equipt to carry a baby. However, I do get why the author titled his book that way: to attract men to the subject matter.

   I recommend for pregnant women, whether first time mothers or experienced ones, get Dad's Pregnant Too! by Harlem Cohen as restroom reading for the fathers-to-be in their lives. I truly think you'll have a more prepared and more supportive husband during your pregnancy upon them reading Dad's Pregnant Too! Should you happen to be a father-to-be reading this review, I suggest you pick up this read. The more information you have, the more supportive you'll be to your pregnant counter-part and, thus, the easier her pregnancy will be for both of you!