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The Expectant Father (Fifth Edition)

The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (The New Father)

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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 Fatherhood Infants & Toddlers Parenting & Families Relationships Sexual & Reproductive Health Pregnancy Infant Breastfeeding
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The book goes into a lot of detail in a wide range of topics which not everyone might be seeking. Some topics including the bit on Finance and health insurance was very specific to the US and wouldn't be as applicable to listeners in other countries.

A bit too detailed

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This book is very good but very USA focused. You will need to balance it with other authors if you live outside of North America.

USA Focused

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Good overall book to cover the basics. Very American though, but good coverage overall. Not sure why but the chapter on what to do after birth is missing from the audiobook, at least for me.

Be aware; audiobook is missing a chapter from the real book.

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