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!)

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10 hours and 2 minutes
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Jennifer Ash Rudick, see all
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Armin A. Brott
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May 24, 2021
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English
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Abbeville Press
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B09448RRRQ
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Unabridged
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Listening Length	10 hours and 2 minutes
Author	Jennifer Ash Rudick, Armin A. Brott
Narrator	Armin A. Brott
Audible.com Release Date	May 24, 2021
Publisher	Abbeville Press
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B09448RRRQ
Best Sellers Rank	#15,096 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #14 in Fatherhood (Audible Books & Originals) #27 in Parenting Infants & Toddlers #57 in Sexual & Reproductive Health

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Christian

Highly recommend this product!

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021

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The Expectant Father is a genuinely great guide for not only the Expectant Father but, also for the support system of the Expectant Mother. This book offers highly effective guidance throughout many stages and situations of preparing for your new addition. Unfortunately for myself, my husband just isn’t the “read a book about it” type of guy but, if that is different for you and you have the opportunity, I highly recommend this for your growing family!

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Daniel

Great for first time dad

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022

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I am a first time dad and have been able to keep up with my knowledgeable wife thanks to this book! It really breaks down what is going on with your partner and helps you understand what she is going through. It also gives advice for you to be a supportive partner through the pregnancy. It even goes as far as to help you deal with common "issues" fathers go through. Highly recommend this to anyone expecting a child.

3 people found this helpful

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Stuart T.

Easy read with lots of information

Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2021

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Purchased to read before my first son was born. It has quite a bit of good information. Easy to read and understand about the feelings a dad might have, as well as what the mother is going through and feeling.

4 people found this helpful

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Mike

As a dad to be this has helped me be well informed

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022

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I have read this book and my wife keeps getting shocked at how much I know and am able to tell her before she has to tell me something. The book really connects with you on multiple levels and that is what makes it such a great read.

2 people found this helpful

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Isaac Schwab

Share this with other expecting couples!

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021

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My husband was gifted this book and has read it throughout our entire pregnancy. It was a great way for him to have perspective on what’s going through a woman’s body during the different stages of pregnancy. He gave one to another expecting couple!

3 people found this helpful

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Mother Goose

It’s fine as one of many resources to use

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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It’s ok. It’s written for the lowest common denominator reader. Clearly written a generation or two ago and attempted to update for today’s readers. Anyone buying this book will also have done some internet research on the topics covered, and the book has value as one of many sources/resources that expectant parents should use, but can’t stand on its own as your sole resource. Go ahead and buy it and read it, but don’t let it be the only thing you read. The Emily Oster books are great.

7 people found this helpful

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Thomas Potts

Well written, but not right for everyone (or me, anyway!)

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2022

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I read this book because people told me it was good and I felt like it was the right thing to do. I then read it feeling throughout like I needed to dramatically up my game and try to do all the things this man does. Then afterwards I thought about it, realized it probably isn't the right book for me (and perhaps many other people). Then got on with life.

It's only right for a particular type of modern parent who is focused on child rearing above all else, and for a birth partner who is (in my opinion) desperate to have intense involvement and (in my opinion) an unhealthy level of control over every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth. It made me feel like there was something wrong with me for being a regular bloke who's not especially obsessed with children and childbirth. For example, it's a bit odd to adamantly reject the title "birth coach" because that UNDERplays your role in the process. There's too much male ego and desire for control in some sections of this.

Maybe that's all ok for some people. But don't feel bad if you and your partner think it's better for you to just to support and help the person who is actually going through childbirth, rather than trying to insert yourself in every detail and (frankly) co-opt the experience. I'm sure mine is an outdated view but I don't care, this social pressure to be like every other modern, high-performing helicopter parent wannabe is nonsense. I turned out alright and didn't rob no banks or nothing.

That said, well written and clearly well researched etc. If this is the kind of book you want, it's a wealth of information and superior to the jokey "you're gonna be a dad, dude" books that seem to be the only alternative.

12 people found this helpful

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The pages are rough and poor quality

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021

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I was excited to buy this for my husband so we both can read during the pregnancy. But the pages are not white, feels rough to touch, and overall poor quality. I wish they had used better paper. I am so disappointed.

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Taylor Sanderson

Okay educational resource - wish it was less political

Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2022

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So as an overall resource for preparing for a kid this is good book but this basic content can be found in any book within this category. While I like this authors anecdotes I find them too personal. They reflect a bias towards women at times and other social movements. Some are bad takes on the problems with whole culture. Others give you the impression medical staff or family don’t value your contributions as a dad. These ideas tainted me in early stages and “got my back up”. I found this type of info unhelpful and more frustrating than anything. If I would go back in time I would choose a book more neutral to parenting > fatherhood. This pro male locker room talk style education is just not for me ..

Shayla

Great book

Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2021

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Book arrived fast and in great condition

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