The Expectant Father

The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be

By: Armin A. Brott, Jennifer Ash

Narrated by: Armin A. Brott

Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

The fourth edition of this best-selling, groundbreaking, information-packed guide for dads-to-be is now significantly updated, revised, and expanded.

We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men. Thanks to this handy reference, moms-to-be will know their partners understand and support them during this anxious and exciting time, and that they have all the tools they need to be fantastic, hands-on dads.

This information-packed month-by-month guide incorporates the expertise of top practitioners in their fields, from obstetricians and birth-class instructors to psychologists and sociologists. It also draws from Brott's own experience as a father of three and from the real-world experiences of the thousands of dads he's interviewed. With the humor of New Yorker cartoons and Brott's gentle approach, The Expectant Father serves as a friendly and listenable companion for dads-to-be seeking confidence, guidance, and joy!

What's new in this edition of The Expectant Father?

• The latest health and safety info
• How technology is changing fatherhood
• How men's brains change by being involved during pregnancy
• Society's shifting expectations for dads
• The amazing effects on children when fathers are active partners before birth
• How prebirth participation makes dads more likely to be active parents postbirth
• Updated resources and new research on the big questions that haven't changed much over the years: Am I really ready to be a dad? How are we going to afford this? How do I balance work and family?

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2015, 2010, 2001, 1995 Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash (P)2016 Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash

Great advice

Excellent intro to pregnancy. Most of the advice is given with an objective POV and there isn't a lot of fear mongering. The authors sincerely want to help and the book was written with both a male and female perspectives so it's not too one sided. This was the first parenting/pregnancy book I listened to and I listened to it in almost one sitting on a Florida to Colorado road trip. To expectant fathers, take what advice sounds good to you and take advice from a. few sources. To the author's, thanks for a great book, you have soothed a lot of my anxiety.

Great book!!

I learned a lot. Would recommend this book to new dads. It's very detailed and goes through a lot and give you a ton of information that is very useful

Great Book; Informative

I'm reading this pre-emptively, & I expect that I'll re-read once my wife & I are actually expecting.

The performance was great. (Nothing worthy of a Grammy-for-voice-actors here, but genuine, & easy to listen to.)

I learned a lot from going through the enitre book, & as it is broken up, it'll be easy to go back during specific times of the pregnancy for a refresher course.

The PDF that accompanies the audio book was an unexpected plus. Again- not life changing, but I'm sure it will come in handy.

WOW! A must read for all new parents!

I've watched hours of YouTube videos and I didn't even learn ¼ of what this book taught me. This book is definitely not just for men. I kept texting my wife about things I thought she should know. this will definitely be my go to book for new fathers! I definitely wish I didn't wait until we were 7 months pregnant to come across it!

Fantastic book but pdf missing.

I highly recommend getting this book in some form. Well written with relevant information and none of the demeaning or juvenile humor that often overpowers these types of books. The only problem (and it is a significant one) is that the author often references the PDF that accompanies the book and there is no pdf. I will probably get the print version so I have all the information.
Update, the PDF cannot be found on the audible app. It is in the audible library on the computer. While this is better than no PDF, it is inconvenient when you are trying to look up questions to ask when interviewing doctors.

Very Helpful

Definitely recommend this to all expecting fathers. A great listen and your wife or girlfriend will definitely appreciate what you learn.

A great advice

The book was long, and had a lot of information, but it did have some great advice. Must admit that a lot of points made, and information given, will be useful only for father's in the USA.
I am glad that I read.. listened it.

What to Expect

First off, thank you Armin for this great read, I now am confident in my roles to come. This book was jam packed with how tos, what to knows, and so much more, for fathers to be, this is a must read.

Great Book for Expectant Fathers

Loved really helped me and my significant other through our first pregnancy. So thank you for being my reference.

The unique experience all fathers have, summed up.

Great book. The balance of real world vs. case study is what kept me interested. The chapters are easy to digest. I set it down as the months have gone by so I could listen as my wife's pregnancy timeline progressed. I had to laugh at how many things I thought were specific to me, that apparently seem to be universal.

Fellas... If you read one pregnancy book, this is the one you want.