Henderson / Miller / Perkins Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies, UK Edition

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-119-97725-4
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten, E-Book

Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be
Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is packed withpractical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, coveringall of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancyfrom a dad's unique point of view.
When it comes to pregnancy, dads' roles have changed somuch in the past few decades that expectant fathers don'talways know where to turn to for guidance and advice on thismilestone event. Now they do!
Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies covers:
* What to expect at doctor's visits
* Tips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy andpreparing for fatherhood
* Advice on birth plans, labour and delivery, and the first daysand weeks of a baby's life
Packed with helpful information on the typical struggles andfeelings expectant fathers face, Dad's Guide to PregnancyFor Dummies gives first-time fathers and veteran dads alike awealth of useful information.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Henderson, Roger

Miller, Matthew M. F.

Perkins, Sharon

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: So You Want to Be a Dad . . . 7
Chapter 1: Fatherhood: A Glorious, Scary, Mind-Boggling andAmazing Experience 9
Chapter 2: Beyond the Bed: Conception Basics 25
Part II: Great Expectations: Nine Months and Counting47
Chapter 3: Surviving Sudden Doubts and Morning Sickness: TheFirst Trimester 49
Chapter 4: Growing Into the Second Trimester 65
Chapter 5: The Fun Stuff: Nesting, Preparing and Naming 81
Chapter 6: Expecting the Unexpected 95
Chapter 7: In the Home Stretch: The Third Trimester 113
Chapter 8: The Co-Pilot's Guide to Birthing Options125
Part III: Game Time! Labour, Delivery and Baby'sHomecoming 141
Chapter 9: Surviving Labour and Delivery 143
Chapter 10: Caring for Your Newborn 165
Chapter 11: Supporting the New Mum 187
Part IV: A Dad's Guide to Worrying 207
Chapter 12: Dealing with Difficult Issues after Delivery 209
Chapter 13: Daddy 999: Survival Tips for Bumps, Lumps and ScaryMoments 223
Chapter 14: Time and Money: The High Cost of Having a Baby245
Chapter 15: Planning for Your New Family's Future 265
Part V: The Part of Tens 277
Chapter 16: Ten Things She Won't Ask for but Will Expect279
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Be a Super Dad from Day One 285
Chapter 18: Ten Musts for the Stay-at-Home Dad 291
Index 297

Über Autor(innen)

Dr Roger Henderson is a practising GP. He frequently appearson radio and television and writes for a number of nationalpublications.
Matthew M.F. Miller is a stay-at-home dad and author.
Sharon Perkins is a registered nurse and the author ofseveral For Dummies books.