How to be a Dad: Pregnancy, birth and dirty nappies for the modern man

by Oscar Duke

- The first doctor-written guide to becoming a dad - Combines the medical knowledge of a healthcare professional with real-life experience - Step-by-step - from conception to caring for your newborn baby - Honest, humorous and engaging, this book answers the questions you've been too afraid to ask At this crucial life-moment, knowledge is power, but you probably know less than you What's a cervix? Can we still have sex? Why's the midwife doing that? How do I make up a bottle and is that poo normal? Dad's role is more important than you might ever have imagined, so what can you do to help? 'I hope that as a doctor and a new dad, I will go some way towards answering those "man questions" that never quite make it to the pub, locker-room, water cooler or any other locations where men might find themselves having meaningful chats with another guy. Think of this as a papery man hug in what is a potentially treacherous world of terminology, hormones, social change, sleep deprivation and finally dirty nappies with tiny feet attached.'

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

Published July 2, 2019

Reviews

[Josh Fisk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah, so this is happening. Lots of information and tips. Will no doubt be revisiting some chapters when the time is right!

[Joshua Allerton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I only read the last half of the book (discovered my partner was pregnant with only 3 weeks to go!), Duke provides honest, straightforward advice from both sides being a doctor and a father.

[Vincent Coole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would recommend this book for dads to be. Full of great info, and charming accounts from his own life. In fact I wish the 'from the dad' sections had been a little longer as these were particularly enjoyable and useful.

[Veaceslav Tiganescu · Rating 5 out of 5]

All through is very nice book. I finder myself in of the chapters. I read that book in the time when my wife's is was pregnant in 8-9 months, chapter by chapter like in everything is happened in that time.

[Piers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Occasionally a little patronising, but overall strikes a decent balance between the medical and the, for want of a better word, "vibes". I felt a bit better equipped to support my partner having read it.