{"product":{"product_id":"0789212137","title":"The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be (The New Father, 12)","price":"13.94","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51aUInyHH8L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789212137"},"comments":[{"body":"We received [The Expectant Father](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789212137/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_U5h4BbRQZH8CN) as a gift when we were expecting our first. I’ll be honest, I don’t remember what was in the book, but I do remember the reassuring feeling I had when I read it. \r\n\r\nSo... it’s probably down the alley of what you’re looking for","subreddit_name":"MensLib","author":"Licensedpterodactyl"},{"body":"I bought my husband the book \"the expectant father the ultimate guide for dads-to-be\" it is available on Amazon and is really informative.\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1542296764\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65\u0026amp;keywords=expectant+father+books\u0026amp;dpPl=1\u0026amp;dpID=61Qlu9et-vL\u0026amp;ref=plSrch\r\n\r\nIt is a little different in that it focuses on how the partner can help and not accidently cause a fight, as well as giving a perspective as to how she is feeling and what is happening with the baby.  I got myself the book \"day by day pregnancy\" it is like a massive text book and let's me have a little to read each day with tips and ideas to make the experience more pleasant.\r\n\r\nGood luck, most of all you need to let her know that you are in this together.","subreddit_name":"pregnant","author":"terranymph"},{"body":"Don't treat her like she's handicapped, please. She's still capable of doing everything she did before, but it's wonderful of you to want to help her! So sweet, really! Mainly, be ready with snacks, and foot rubs when she starts to swell after work. I was fine don't nearly everything, but casting laundry up the stairs left me winded for like ten minutes! It didn't harm me in any way, but man was it though to be out of breath! Casey the heavy things!\r\n\r\nGet a book about pregnancy so you're just as on top of it as she is. My husband likes this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789212137/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_CRYFNCYHD75H5FMDW19Y\r\n\r\nDownload a pregnancy app, so you can help her track her strange symptoms. I remember thinking--\"Oh CRAP, I'm pregnant, AND NOW I'M CATCHING A COLD!?\" I just happened to look at my app that evening and-- oh, nope, totally normal think! Just congestion, created by shifting organs, making room for baby. But there were several instances that things would happen and there was a perfectly explainable reason, that turned out to be pretty cool! I use Ovia Pregnancy app.\r\n\r\nAlso get right on top of downloading the Wonder Weeks app. THIS WILL SAVE YOU SO MUCH ANGUISH when baby comes. This app will help you calm down when you can't calm baby, it'll explain why what's happening is happening, it's all developmentally appropriate! Just reading why, and when certain mental leaps will happen, made us so much calmer and ankle to really take baby in and experience first time parenthood. It'll really bring you joy to see the leaps happening and taking hold. \r\nGood luck!","subreddit_name":"relationship_advice","author":"redheadedstepmomma"},{"body":"My partner 100% gets more cravings than I do when I’m pregnant! \r\n\r\nI feel like [the expectant father ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789212137/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_8C3PFb7FFDVMD) actually talked about the things dad is dealing with internally! One of which actually was sympathy cravings/eating!","subreddit_name":"pregnant","author":"mamaTWOgirls"},{"body":"Have him read The Expectant Father, if he’s not big into books they also have the audiobook version which my husband listened to during his commute. \r\n\r\nIt really helped my husband gain a lot more empathy for me after understanding what’s physiologically happening inside my body and what kind of effect that would have on me. And it’s written I think w the knowledge it’s for a male audience in mind which I think was helpful in absorbing the information. \r\n\r\nAnd have him come to all of your OB appointments and explain that you’re having strong food aversions to certain foods and finding it difficult to do the same types of chores as before. Have the Doctor explain to your husband that it’s ok, so the onus isn’t on you. \r\n\r\n\r\nThe Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide to Dads-to-Be https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789212137/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_BT140SWM0PCPZA430QAK","subreddit_name":"BabyBumps","author":"jackjackj8ck"},{"body":"It’s totally normal for even the most involved dads to not feel attached to the baby during pregnancy and often even into the first year of life \r\n\r\nMy husband read The Expectant Father when I was pregnant and he learned a lot about what’s happening to a woman’s body and baby’s development from a male perspective that really helped him develop some empathy (he listened to the audiobook on his daily commute) \r\n\r\nThe Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide to Dads-to-Be https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789212137/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_AK5G2TVA31Q2D93JYV5E","subreddit_name":"Parenting","author":"jackjackj8ck"},{"body":"[This book](https://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137) has been really informative for my husband! It details what to expect month by month, what mom is experiencing, and what you might be feeling as a dad. \r\n\r\nThroughout the first trimester, be prepared to just do more. She will probably feel like crap and want to be in bed as much as possible and I promise will so appreciate if you take on more household responsibilities than usual. Ask frequently what you can get her from the store as nausea is really tricky and sometimes what you can tolerate changes from day to day.","subreddit_name":"BabyBumps","author":"tinydreamlanddeer"},{"body":"If anyone is looking for a great book for men during a pregnancy \"Expectant Father\" is a great resource, so far has covered just about every question I could imagine, and how to comfort and care for the mother throughout.  \r\n\r\nAlso doesnt give you whatever weird 'alpha' vibes  \r\n\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137","subreddit_name":"menwritingwomen","author":"MrRodriguez"},{"body":"Man the [Expectant Father](https://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q66U016O15OK\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=the+expectant+father\u0026amp;qid=1621295208\u0026amp;sprefix=the+expect%2Caps%2C198\u0026amp;sr=8-1) is a great book. There is a bit that goes into some stuff I didn't get any value in, but also a lot that I did. He goes through what the woman is going through during each set of months. \r\n\r\nAlso, read as much as you can about being a parent. There is no \"right\" way to parent. \r\n\r\nMy wife and I don't do any screen time (our son is 2 years) and we cloth diaper. I know some of my friends that have bough their kids tablets and they're close to my son's age. \r\n\r\nTheir kids are great, my kid is great. \r\n\r\n\u0026amp;#x200B;\r\n\r\nThe main thing is to be consistent, establish a routine as early as you can, and jump at any chance to take over with the baby in the early months. \r\n\r\nSide note, no one talks about the father after the baby is born. There's a lot going on. You're going to be asked to cut the cord, it's tougher than you think it is. While your newborn is being cleaned up, they'll be taking care of your wife because there will probably be tearing. In the days after, your wife will be having a hard time getting around and maybe even showering. You'll be helping with all of that as well. It's your duty and you'll grow closer to your wife from it.","subreddit_name":"Parenting","author":"jseent"},{"body":"This book was helpful for me:\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137\r\n\r\nTalk about division of labor in your household with your spouse for when the baby arrives \r\n\r\nTake paternity leave if available\r\n\r\nDon’t go golfing all the time once your baby arrives (this is very common)\r\n\r\nRead any books/watch parenting resources with your spouse so you’re on the same page with different things (sleep, feeding, etc). Taking Cara Babies has great sleep courses. \r\n\r\nFind a good tracking app (I love Baby Connect) for diapers, feedings, etc. \r\n\r\nHappy to answer other specifics!","subreddit_name":"beyondthebump","author":"tj5590"},{"body":"The day after we found out I was pregnant, I came home from the store and saw that my husband had bought himself an expectant fathers book to read. I knew he’d be happy that we were expecting, but seeing how much he cared to be a good dad made me tear up. He’s been reading it as we move along in the pregnancy, which also melts my heart. Here’s the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137 He seems to enjoy it, I’ve picked it up a few times, and I honestly like it a little more than the What To Expect When You’re Expecting book for new mommy’s (which he also bought for me!)","subreddit_name":"pregnant","author":"ufffda"},{"body":"First time dad here. Does your partner like to read? I found that reading about what I might feel really helped (and continues to help).\r\n\r\nI have this author's book for post-baby, but imagine his pre-baby book is just as good: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0789212137/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_OEW1FbKC7JHB5?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nIt's not too bro-y or trying too hard to \"talk like a dude\" to me which I appreciate. Us guys go through some serious emotional changes and seeing it in print helped me out!","subreddit_name":"NewParents","author":"searoc"},{"body":"Deutschsprachige Bücher habe ich keine guten gefunden. Bei allem, was ich gelesen habe (und das ist natürlich nicht alles, da könnte es schon noch gute geben) gab es viel ~~Esoterik~~ \"Erfahrungswissen\" und \"natürliches Gespür\" des Autors/der Autorin und wenig Quellenbelege zu vernünftigen wissenschaftlichen Studien.\r\n\r\nAls Vater kann ich Dir aber die Bücher von Armin A. Brott ans Herz legen, z.B. über [die Schwangerschaft](https://www.amazon.de/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137). Ich habe jetzt schon das dritte Buch von ihm in der Hand, und sie sind ziemlich gut. Man muss natürlich von Amerika-spezifischen Informationen absehen (nein, ich bin kein G.I. und es juckt mich auch nicht, wie G.I.s Väter werden wollen.) Aber ansonsten ist er sehr hilfreich, und nicht dogmatisch, was ich am allerwichtigsten finde.\r\n\r\nDie Infos sind auch generell und fokussieren sich auf *dich* und *deine Erfahrungen mit dem Kind* aber auch *deiner Beziehung zur Partnerin*, was ich eigentlich am Wichtigsten finde.\r\n\r\nKein Ratgeber wird deine Situation 100% beschreiben, aber es kann helfen, über bestimmte Probleme zu lesen, die andere auch haben, und welche Lösungen sie benutzen.","subreddit_name":"de","author":"Krautoni"},{"body":"For Pregnancy we were giving '[The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-be'](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0789212137/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0) by Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash. They have a nice tone, less judge-y/preachy while stating different studies and information. They have a wonderful index. I actually took the book from my husband several times to reference. It is meant for fathers technically, but I found it's approach and organization to be very nice. It helps with knowing what to expect, healthwise, various issues, questions to ask, various situations, nice links and references as well. So if you are looking for information on a specific subject instead of aimless guesswork you get page numbers.  \r\n\r\n\r\nThey have one that address the First year and Toddler, but I haven't read those yet to see how they are if they are like the pregnancy one, I would love to own them all.","subreddit_name":"Parenting","author":"AnneHijme"},{"body":"Normally I’d suggest taking classes like newborn care, labor, CPR, but you’d have to check with your hospital to see if they’re still going on. \r\n\r\nA book really helped my husband when I was pregnant was “The Expectant Father” by Armin Brott. It addresses a lot of the father’s fears. I don’t think my husband had time to read the whole thing but he did gain a lot of insight from it. \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Expectant-Father-Ultimate-Dads-Be/dp/0789212137/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=the+expectant+father\u0026amp;qid=1599417243\u0026amp;sprefix=the+expect\u0026amp;sr=8-3","subreddit_name":"BabyBumps","author":"dailysunshineKO"}]}