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jholloed's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, so I read the Dad book too...I had to make sure it was worth him reading, and that it would actually line up somewhat with what mine was saying, so we could be somewhat on the same page. Overall good book, shows the mom perspective, baby perspective and dad perspective (that was actually helpful to me).
Don't want to rate any higher or more detailed, as I am obviously not this books intended audience. :)
Don't want to rate any higher or more detailed, as I am obviously not this books intended audience. :)
matthewwester's review against another edition
4.0
I was worried this book would have the same content as female-focused pregnancy books but then sprinkle in a few corny jokes about football or guns. I was relieved that wasn't the case. Instead, this book is a very genuine overview of issues that might interest expectant fathers. One of the first chapters, for example, is on the costs of medical procedures (which is one of the main issues on my mind these days, honestly). And each chapter gives tips on how a husband can best support their wife during that month of pregnancy.
It's amazing how much of this simple information is lacking from other books. For instance, this book will tell men where they'll be sitting in relation to the woman during labor. That may sound like a small thing but the other pregnancy books I've read have left the man out completely. This was a refreshing book to read in the midst of the flood of other pregnancy materials out there. A solid four stars.
It's amazing how much of this simple information is lacking from other books. For instance, this book will tell men where they'll be sitting in relation to the woman during labor. That may sound like a small thing but the other pregnancy books I've read have left the man out completely. This was a refreshing book to read in the midst of the flood of other pregnancy materials out there. A solid four stars.
koreilly's review against another edition
4.0
A book for dads that doesn't think you're a neanderthal who only cares about beer and football and epic wins but also understands you're gonna be horny and stressed sometimes. A lot of sections might not relate to your specific situation but this isn't a Dickens Novel, you can skip parts and still be fine.
This book is good but it's a supplement not a whole course. Make sure you take a parenting class before the baby is born so you get some perspective on things, Armin's isn't the only advice you should be heeding but he does a good job covering the gamut of the pregnancy in a nice organized way.
This book is good but it's a supplement not a whole course. Make sure you take a parenting class before the baby is born so you get some perspective on things, Armin's isn't the only advice you should be heeding but he does a good job covering the gamut of the pregnancy in a nice organized way.
thingsreadinbed's review against another edition
4.0
Some of the info is a little dated. I read this alongside my s/o during my pregnancy. I feel that it's still the best book of it's type out there-- time for a third edition!
nadezhda's review against another edition
1.0
It was okay. It was great for dad-to-be to read something geared towards him, but the tone was a little patronizing sometimes, and the author claims that male genital mutilation is okay and cool and not comparable to female genital mutilation. I don't care if you use religion or culture or whatever to justify the mutilation of your child's body, it's all mutilation forced on a minor.
lukecalderauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Non-opinionated and well researched, this book really helps to take the overwhelming time of pregnancy and childbirth and break it down into baby-steps. It takes the father's role and emotional health into consideration without being patronising.
Edit: looking back now at our pregnancy. I can say some advice was helpful and some was not. Take everything with a bit of salt. Every child is different.
For example. Some say you don't need to burp your child. This was not true with ours. She gets horribly uncomfortable if she isn't burped.
Edit: looking back now at our pregnancy. I can say some advice was helpful and some was not. Take everything with a bit of salt. Every child is different.
For example. Some say you don't need to burp your child. This was not true with ours. She gets horribly uncomfortable if she isn't burped.
njfinn's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed how in depth he went into things - there's often a lot of history and anthropology thrown into the various pregnancy/childbirth tips he gives. On the other side of that, however, is how long-winded some of the passages get. It gets so in depth that I found myself skimming and skipping sections, waiting for something actually useful to come up.
Definitely the best exclusively dad-oriented "what to expect" book I've seen, though.
Definitely the best exclusively dad-oriented "what to expect" book I've seen, though.
geekdad's review against another edition
5.0
Really the only choice for a pregnancy book for men. Unlike many of the other books on the market that are written more like an encyclopedia and are extremely repetitive when read from cover to cover (like What to Expect When You're Expecting) this book gave just the right amount of information in a very easy to read format. I love the focus on the emotional state of the dad/partner, which is something that barely gets a footnote in other books. This is a subject that most ignore, even though it can tear apart a marriage/family/relationship just as quickly as anything else. It's great to know what to expect from the father's/partner's standpoint and what you can do to help. There are a lot of times ahead where you'll feel powerless to help, and this book guides you to what you can do. Highly recommended!
davehershey's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fantastic! It provides lots of great information and is a fun read - it is definitely a book written by a guy for guys. While written in a format such that each chapter corresponds to each month of the pregnancy, you should just read the whole thing (I did). Other than the first few pages of each chapter, which talk about how the baby, the mother and you are feeling, the rest of the chapter does not relate much to the specific month. For example, chapter three talks a lot about money and chapter six about work which have nothing to do with those specific months. It is also somewhat comprehensive, with text boxes throughout that contain special topics that do not apply to everyone, such as advice for military dads who are deployed or how to handle a miscarriage. Overall, a very fun and helpful book. Highly recommended.
jonbrammer's review against another edition
1.0
There are a LOT of books out there. And the getting-ready-to-be parents genre is its own cottage industry, selling product to raise parenting expectations. This one has a lot of outdated information, is at times offensive, (especially the comments about why it would be nice to have a "cute, 20 year old au pair in your house") and rather clumsily promotes the idea of an equal partnership in raising children, while the existence of this book presumes a sort of paternal laziness ("I'll just read this book and be all set"). There MUST be better, more insightful books out there that don't treat expectant fathers like lazy, horny idiots.