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The Expectant Father (Fifth Edition)

By: Jennifer Ash Rudick, Armin A. Brott
Narrated by: Armin A. Brott
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The Expectant Father is the best-selling pregnancy guide for men, trusted by millions of dads-to-be and their partners.

This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand your baby’s development, support your partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, and the other covering the first few months after your baby’s arrival.

The fifth edition of this New York Times best seller is updated with the latest information about fertility, prenatal care, and delivery; work-life balance (including the lessons learned from COVID-19); financial planning; and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading OB-GYNs and researchers and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and moms.

The Expectant Father is a friendly, listenable, and inclusive companion for all dads-to-be. (Moms will love it, too!)

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021, 2015, 2010, 2001, 1995 Jennifer Ash Rudick and Armin A. Brott (P)2021 Armin A. Brott
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Great Summary of what to expect

Wonder book for first time to be dads. Love the chronological order of the book.Aallows you to follow your wife’s pregnancy as it goes. Would aggressively recommend any first time Dad.

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Excellent Primer all things Father

I definitely enjoyed this book. It was a great overview of what a future father can do to be prepared or at least have a jumping of point for the issues that could and will arise from having a child. Reading this book was like getting great advise from a trusted friend. It doesn’t drill down too deep on any one issue but does provide enough info so that you can go ahead and do your own research. Also I really appreciated all the studies that were sited as evidence that what was being suggested is based on science. I found myself writing the date of when my baby was going to be at the stage in the book, month one, month two, etc.

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Amazing overview for first time dad.

Clear, concise, and easy to follow in audiobook form. This was the first book I listened to upon learning I am going to be a dad!

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A good start.

The Expectant Father is a great book for any expecting father to get their start. I definitely feel more prepared for this pregnancy than before.

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Very helpful

I really enjoyed the dad take on pregnancy and it gave me insight on how to support my pregnant wife. Would definitely recommend

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Great read

Super insightful, play-by-play, that I will definitely be revisiting as the months of our pregnancy roll along

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ok overall

some good info but also alot of meandering and going on too long about topics

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A little too bleak and one-sided

Overall, this book is great for gathering random statistics. However, it doesn’t quite hit home at reassuring and preparing expected rather like many other best sellers or recommended books I’ve read. There’s some obvious bias from author as well.

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over the top

Some of the information is very useful, such as financial information and what basic questions to ask. Other stuff just seemed silly. The author seems like he was just jealous that people were paying attention to his wife. Take the life betterment information and get another book for pregnancy-specific information.

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Ok if you are clueless about fatherhood

A few useful tips, but many of the suggestions were common sense. Perhaps forums give more information about specific topics you care about.
Consider skipping chapters that are not relevant for you.

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