Other editions of book The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be

The fourth edition of this best-selling, groundbreaking, information-packed guide for dads-to-be is now significantly updated, revised, and expanded. We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men. Thanks to this handy reference, moms-to-be will know their partners understand and support them during this anxious and exciting time, and that they have all the tools they need to be fantastic, hands-on dads. This information-packed month-by-month guide incorporates the expertise of top practitioners in their fields, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. It also draws from Brott's own experience as a father of three and from the real-world experiences of the thousands of dads he's interviewed. With the humor of New Yorker cartoons and Brott's gentle approach, The Expectant Father serves as a friendly and listenable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy! What's new in this edition of The Expectant Father? The latest health and safety info How technology is changing fatherhood How men's brains change by being involved during pregnancy Society's shifting expectations for dads The amazing effects on children when fathers are active partners before birth How prebirth participation makes dads more likely to be active parents postbirth Updated resources and new research on the big questions that haven't changed much over the years: Am I really ready to be a dad? How are we going to afford this? How do I balance work and family?

Trusted by millions of fathers, the New York Times–bestselling guide for dads-to-be is back in a fully revised and updated fourth edition. Armin Brott—best-selling author, broadcaster, nationally syndicated columnist, and dad of three—is America’s foremost expert on fatherhood. His wisdom—along with the advice of leading obstetricians and researchers, and the experience of hundreds of real-life dads—is collected here in The Expectant Father, the essential guide for dads-to-be. Brott’s reassuring month-by-month overview of your partner’s pregnancy gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for the baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. Each chapter covers: —What’s going on with your partner, emotionally and physically —What’s going on with the baby, every step of the way from fertilized egg to newborn —What’s going on with you, as you adjust to the new life stage of fatherhood —How to stay involved: specific ways you can help (and feel included), from attending birthing classes with your partner to starting a college fund This fully revised fourth edition also includes: —More information about adoptions, multiples, infertility and assisted reproductive technology, and dads in the military —A special section on labor and delivery: what to expect on the big day —A special section on what comes next, in the first few months after the baby’s arrival —A handy resource section, connecting you to the best information on every topic related to pregnancy and fatherhood Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving New Yorker–style cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)

The best-selling and most trusted guide for dads-to-be celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary with a fully revised and updated new edition. Armin Brott—best-selling author, broadcaster, nationally syndicated columnist, and dad of three—is America’s foremost expert on fatherhood. His wisdom—along with the advice of leading obstetricians and researchers, and the experience of hundreds of real-life dads—is collected here in The Expectant Father, the essential guide for dads-to-be. Brott’s reassuring month-by-month overview of your partner’s pregnancy gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for the baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. Each chapter covers: —What’s going on with your partner, emotionally and physically —What’s going on with the baby, every step of the way from fertilized egg to newborn —What’s going on with you, as you adjust to the new life stage of fatherhood —How to stay involved: specific ways you can help (and feel included), from attending birthing classes with your partner to starting a college fund This extensively revised twenty-fifth anniversary edition includes the latest information on medical developments in areas like genetic screening; the evolving roles of doulas, midwives, and other childbirth professionals; new social pressures facing parents-to-be, including on social media; the status of paternity leave in the United States—and much more. Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving New Yorker–style cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)

Trusted by millions of fathers, the New York Times–bestselling guide for dads-to-be is back in a fully revised and updated 25th Anniversary Edition. Armin Brott―best-selling author, broadcaster, nationally syndicated columnist, and dad of three―is America’s foremost expert on fatherhood. His wisdom―along with the advice of leading obstetricians and researchers, and the experience of hundreds of real-life dads―is collected here in The Expectant Father, the essential guide for dads-to-be. Brott’s reassuring month-by-month overview of your partner’s pregnancy gives you the tools you need to support your partner, prepare for the baby’s arrival, and take care of yourself during this exciting time. Each chapter covers: ―What’s going on with your partner, emotionally and physically ―What’s going on with the baby, every step of the way from fertilized egg to newborn ―What’s going on with you, as you adjust to the new life stage of fatherhood ―How to stay involved: specific ways you can help (and feel included), from attending birthing classes with your partner to starting a college fund This fully revised fourth edition also includes: ―More information about adoptions, multiples, infertility and assisted reproductive technology, and dads in the military ―A special section on labor and delivery: what to expect on the big day ―A special section on what comes next, in the first few months after the baby’s arrival ―A handy resource section, connecting you to the best information on every topic related to pregnancy and fatherhood Illustrated throughout with stress-relieving New Yorker–style cartoons, The Expectant Father is a friendly and readable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy. (Moms will love it, too!)