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Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be
When it comes to pregnancy, dads' roles have changed so much in the past few decades that expectant fathers don't always know where to turn to for guidance and advice on this milestone event. Now they do
"Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies" is packed with practical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from dad's point of view.What to expect at doctor's visitsTips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy and preparing for fatherhoodAdvice on birth plans, labor and delivery, and the first days and weeks of a baby's life
Packed with helpful information on the typical struggles and feelings expectant fathers face, "Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies" gives first-time fathers and veteran dads alike a wealth of useful information.
338 pages, Paperback
First published October 26, 2010
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October 26, 2017
بلیو می اُر نات برای مامان ها هم خوبه:)) برای بابای کودک خریدم، ولی نهایتا خودم دارم میخونمش بیشتر -جالباشو برا باباش تعریف میکنم :)))
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یه جاهایی ش رو اسکیپ کردم چون واقعا به من ربطی نداشت/ باعث ایجاد توقع میشد :))
ولی در نهایت چیزای زیادی داشت که به نظرم یادگیری شون خوب بود.راضیم ازش.
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انصافاً تحسین برانگیز نیست اینکه در طول این همه نسل همیشه نوزاد هایی بودن که با این همه شکنندگی، زنده موندن و این زنجیره ادامه پیدا کرده تا به ما رسیده؟ مخصوصا اینکه این سیستم در نسل های اول بیشتر بر اساس غریزه ی ادامه نسل و بقا کار میکرده ... حیرت انگیز نیست؟
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یه جاهایی ش رو اسکیپ کردم چون واقعا به من ربطی نداشت/ باعث ایجاد توقع میشد :))
ولی در نهایت چیزای زیادی داشت که به نظرم یادگیری شون خوب بود.راضیم ازش.
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انصافاً تحسین برانگیز نیست اینکه در طول این همه نسل همیشه نوزاد هایی بودن که با این همه شکنندگی، زنده موندن و این زنجیره ادامه پیدا کرده تا به ما رسیده؟ مخصوصا اینکه این سیستم در نسل های اول بیشتر بر اساس غریزه ی ادامه نسل و بقا کار میکرده ... حیرت انگیز نیست؟
April 25, 2016
A useful, practical guide for fathers to be and new fathers.
March 21, 2020
Easy to read and fun, this how to guide covered the whole gamete of parenthood from getting pregnant to sorting out a will to decide who should look after your baby in the event of your death! That was quite a morbid chapter, but I’m glad that I persevered because it did make me think and make some decisions about the future.
The beauty of this book is the simple language and relatable examples of how life with a baby might affect you. Examples of this include ways in which you could continue to play the Wii whilst caring for the baby’s needs and how to best to make a phone call with a screaming infant.
I started this book reading about conception, put it down as it wasn’t applicable and then picked it up again later on starting midway through the trimester two section. That’s the only reason it took me so long to read. It’s simply written and effectively written and I zoomed through every chapter that I read. I’d thoroughly recommend this book to any upcoming fathers or men who are trying to start a family and I wouldn’t be adverse to reading another Dummies book about a different subject in the future.
The beauty of this book is the simple language and relatable examples of how life with a baby might affect you. Examples of this include ways in which you could continue to play the Wii whilst caring for the baby’s needs and how to best to make a phone call with a screaming infant.
I started this book reading about conception, put it down as it wasn’t applicable and then picked it up again later on starting midway through the trimester two section. That’s the only reason it took me so long to read. It’s simply written and effectively written and I zoomed through every chapter that I read. I’d thoroughly recommend this book to any upcoming fathers or men who are trying to start a family and I wouldn’t be adverse to reading another Dummies book about a different subject in the future.
February 14, 2020
All the stats, prices & hospital standards are for an American audience (though it does give a fascinating view into the late stage capitalism concept that is the US Health Insurance system).
As for the content, way too high level, doesn't go into enough detail on any one subject.
For example, no diagrams on how to change a nappy, clean the umbilical stump or burping, just a quick set of bullet points to remember that breeze over any detail.
The one saving grace of the book is that it focuses a lot of effective tag-teaming with your partner to share the load, with some good practical tips in how to do so.
As for the content, way too high level, doesn't go into enough detail on any one subject.
For example, no diagrams on how to change a nappy, clean the umbilical stump or burping, just a quick set of bullet points to remember that breeze over any detail.
The one saving grace of the book is that it focuses a lot of effective tag-teaming with your partner to share the load, with some good practical tips in how to do so.
March 5, 2021
I’ve been bragging about this book to all of my friends lately. It was an excellent, helpful, comprehensive, and smooth read that has simultaneously helped me to feel much more prepared intellectually for fatherhood while also serving a resource that I feel confident in picking up when different situations arise in the future. I appreciate how the authors don’t merely tell you what to do but tell you all the different options, list the pros of cons of each, and let you decide. I appreciate the tasteful and subtle jokes sprinkled throughout as well. I would (and do) recommend this to any and all soon to be fathers!
January 6, 2025
This book's inclusion of sections on caring for a new-born helped give me just a smidge of knowledge.
Will I be a perfect parent right away after reading this? Nope.
Will I have an idea of important tasks, or things to look for? Absolutely.
A welcome read, provided by my lovely wife. One that gave me an outlet as masses of thoughts swirl in my mind. Pregnancy is a hell of a thing, and it was nice to read something from the dad's perspective.
Will I be a perfect parent right away after reading this? Nope.
Will I have an idea of important tasks, or things to look for? Absolutely.
A welcome read, provided by my lovely wife. One that gave me an outlet as masses of thoughts swirl in my mind. Pregnancy is a hell of a thing, and it was nice to read something from the dad's perspective.
January 28, 2020
This book is really lengthy... but, this book is the best book I've found on guidance for "soon to be fathers". This book literally, and I mean literally, covers the entire basis of the realities of a soon to be father. I would definitely refer to this book and suggest this book to someone who is considering or preparing on becoming a father.
August 8, 2025
An excellent resource for soon to be dads (and I thought moms too honestly) to get started thinking about all the necessary topics for becoming a parent and what your wife is going through during the process. While you will need other resources if you want to get deeper into any one topic, this is great starter point and a great resource to have on your shelf to come back to.
September 22, 2022
Extremely simple and extremely informative - that’s the beauty of this book. A must read if you are a new dad or a dad-to-be.
December 15, 2022
Good introductory book on pregnancy. The author lays out the facts in a clear and concise manner. Read the Australian and New Zealand edition which is more specific to my situation.
February 21, 2023
Great exhaustive starter book! Definitely gets you an idea of how to go about what's coming next!
February 22, 2025
Geared towards Americans
December 2, 2012
An extremely informative guide to pregnancy and baby care, written specifically for first-time dads. The first half of the book covers pregnancy, and the second half focuses on caring for the newborn. It includes advice on supporting the mother during pregnancy, preparing your home, labor and delivery, health issues, finances, and legal matters. It’s well-written and very thorough; I took a lot of notes (below). I highly recommend it to new dads.
There’s a cheat sheet on the Dummies website.
Nesting, Registering, Naming
• Don’t use bumper pads in a crib.
• Install rubber stoppers at the tops of doors to keep baby’s fingers from being pinched.
• Remove rubber tips from doorstoppers at floor level because they’re choking hazards.
• Don’t register for too many clothes, or people won’t buy more vital things.
• Must-have items for baby registry.
• Unnecessary items: crib mobiles (a nuisance), baby shoes, baby bath (use sink or regular tub).
• Before buying playthings, find out what the baby actually likes.
• Baby name resources: Social Security Administration Popular Baby Names, babynamewizard.com, babynamescountry.com, babynamer.com.
• Find a pediatrician in the third trimester.
Labor & Delivery
• Birth plan contents: introduce yourself, state basic desires, bulleted list of labor, deliver, and post-delivery desires.
• Ask the hospital for itemized bills.
• Call practitioner if any of these occur: water breaks, bleeding like a period, contractions regular and getting closer.
Feeding
• Pumped milk should be stored in feeding sized amounts, in BPA-free glass or plastic containers. Best are collection bags made for freezing breast milk.
• Choose BPA-free bottles.
• Keep baby upright for 30 min after feeding, and elevate head 30° to prevent reflux.
• Breast-fed babies’ stools are yellow and loose. If stool is hard or in pellets, call pediatrician.
• Introduce new foods after 4-6 months, one at a time, to reduce risk of allergies: cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat.
• Cooking reduces risk of allergic reactions.
Sleeping
• Babies take 6 months - 3 years to regularly sleep through the night.
• Babies should sleep on backs on firm mattresses. No pillows, blankets, etc.
• Pacifiers at bedtime soothe babies and reduce risk of SIDS.
• Put baby on his stomach when awake to strengthen neck and give back of head time to round out.
Bathing & Clothing
• Bath temp: 90 - 100°F.
• Use baby-safe (dye- and chemical-free) laundry detergent for first 18-24 months. Use delicate cycle to reduce clothes shrinkage.
Baby Health Care
• Never give aspirin, due to possibility of Reye’s syndrome. Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen instead, based on pediatrician’s instructions.
• Post emergency contact info on fridge: doctor’s name and phone number, baby’s name and birthdate, your address, your phone number.
• Digital rectal thermometers are the most accurate.
• Fever temperatures: infant - 3 months: 100.4°; 3 months - 3 years: 102°+ (rectal or ear temp).
• Reducing teething pain with Tylenol, ibuprofen, teething gels, or items to bite.
Planning for Your New Family’s Future
• Create wills for both parents. You can create yourself, but have a lawyer review. Give a copy to executor. Provisions: who inherits property (probably partner, or children if both parents die), children’s guardian, who manages property and money for children until they’re of age.
• Designate powers of attorney (general, durable, healthcare). Choose a person/people you trust but aren’t close friends or family.
There’s a cheat sheet on the Dummies website.
Nesting, Registering, Naming
• Don’t use bumper pads in a crib.
• Install rubber stoppers at the tops of doors to keep baby’s fingers from being pinched.
• Remove rubber tips from doorstoppers at floor level because they’re choking hazards.
• Don’t register for too many clothes, or people won’t buy more vital things.
• Must-have items for baby registry.
• Unnecessary items: crib mobiles (a nuisance), baby shoes, baby bath (use sink or regular tub).
• Before buying playthings, find out what the baby actually likes.
• Baby name resources: Social Security Administration Popular Baby Names, babynamewizard.com, babynamescountry.com, babynamer.com.
• Find a pediatrician in the third trimester.
Labor & Delivery
• Birth plan contents: introduce yourself, state basic desires, bulleted list of labor, deliver, and post-delivery desires.
• Ask the hospital for itemized bills.
• Call practitioner if any of these occur: water breaks, bleeding like a period, contractions regular and getting closer.
Feeding
• Pumped milk should be stored in feeding sized amounts, in BPA-free glass or plastic containers. Best are collection bags made for freezing breast milk.
• Choose BPA-free bottles.
• Keep baby upright for 30 min after feeding, and elevate head 30° to prevent reflux.
• Breast-fed babies’ stools are yellow and loose. If stool is hard or in pellets, call pediatrician.
• Introduce new foods after 4-6 months, one at a time, to reduce risk of allergies: cow’s milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat.
• Cooking reduces risk of allergic reactions.
Sleeping
• Babies take 6 months - 3 years to regularly sleep through the night.
• Babies should sleep on backs on firm mattresses. No pillows, blankets, etc.
• Pacifiers at bedtime soothe babies and reduce risk of SIDS.
• Put baby on his stomach when awake to strengthen neck and give back of head time to round out.
Bathing & Clothing
• Bath temp: 90 - 100°F.
• Use baby-safe (dye- and chemical-free) laundry detergent for first 18-24 months. Use delicate cycle to reduce clothes shrinkage.
Baby Health Care
• Never give aspirin, due to possibility of Reye’s syndrome. Use acetaminophen or ibuprofen instead, based on pediatrician’s instructions.
• Post emergency contact info on fridge: doctor’s name and phone number, baby’s name and birthdate, your address, your phone number.
• Digital rectal thermometers are the most accurate.
• Fever temperatures: infant - 3 months: 100.4°; 3 months - 3 years: 102°+ (rectal or ear temp).
• Reducing teething pain with Tylenol, ibuprofen, teething gels, or items to bite.
Planning for Your New Family’s Future
• Create wills for both parents. You can create yourself, but have a lawyer review. Give a copy to executor. Provisions: who inherits property (probably partner, or children if both parents die), children’s guardian, who manages property and money for children until they’re of age.
• Designate powers of attorney (general, durable, healthcare). Choose a person/people you trust but aren’t close friends or family.
November 6, 2015
I checked this out at the library for my husband, and ended up reading it myself, because...? I wanted to read the information from his perspective, I suppose? Anyway, this is a terrific guide touching on nearly every aspect of pregnancy and having a newborn, including how to talk to your partner during this intense time. Good stuff. Possibly more thorough than it has to be in places, but this isn't a mark against it. All the topics are organized in a highly digestible arrangement, as briefly as possible without omitting information. A few humorous comments here and there.
December 11, 2025
There was very little of value in this book for the average person. This one really was made for "dummies", which is unfortunate because all new parents at least FEEL like dummies.
A lot of it had to do with unwanted or unplanned pregnancies or for those who have weaker relationships.
There were very few things importance that I learned in this book. You will get far more by talking to anyone you know who has a child, or taking a pregnancy course from your local hospital if they offer it.
A lot of it had to do with unwanted or unplanned pregnancies or for those who have weaker relationships.
There were very few things importance that I learned in this book. You will get far more by talking to anyone you know who has a child, or taking a pregnancy course from your local hospital if they offer it.
June 11, 2013
Very informative. I thought it was rather silly of me at first to be reading a book for Dummies but I'm surprised at how quickly I've become a fan.
April 4, 2013
Not just for dads!!
August 13, 2015
Helped me understand what I need to know. Some chapters repeat certain topics but it allows you to remember better.
February 29, 2016
Could be a bit preachy at times, but some good advice nonetheless.
September 4, 2012
Good for the father to be.
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