Books for expectant Dads

[SunnyScot89]

Well I just got my BFP this weekend (3 weeks), but my OH doesn't really have a clue what is going on in my body - he thinks it's too early for me to have any symptoms and I'm totally over reacting. So I'm looking for a book to give him so he can learn a bit more about what is going on at each stage, and maybe also some tips about labour and being a Dad.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

[mummyneedinganswers]

I don't know of any books but would he actually read it as its not worth it if he won't. My sister got her dp a few books and they were never looked at.

[SunnyScot89]

He would read it if I gave it to him, he's just not very good at researching things himself.

[RainbowFlutterby]

Do Haynes still do a manual? That was quite good, and the only one my ex looked at.

[SpaggyBollocks]

my mum gave my DP Laurie Lee's The Firstborn. not a practical book (I genuinely believe those to be next to useless) but a beautiful book about the love of a father for his child.

she also got him Pappadaddy's Book For New Fathers by Clyde Edgerton. it's quite a witty and sarcastic take on fatherhood, with lots of practical advice thrown in.

[Ladypug]

we got given one called the blokes guide to pregnancy which was very good and quite funny, telling him at what stage what happens and explaining our moods etc

[ppandj]

Congratulations OP! My DP read "cheers to childbirth" while I was pg, it was given to him by his aunt who is a doula. He loved it and read it a couple of times. I think it specifically relates to labour but not sure.

[ppandj]

www.amazon.com/Cheers-Childbirth-guide-childbirth-support/dp/0980413214?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[Chchchchangeabout]

I couldn't find one that wasn't patronising and sexist but maybe something better has come out since then.

[ohthegoats]

Fatherhood: The Truth by some bloke: www.amazon.co.uk/Fatherhood-Truth-Marcus-Berkmann/dp/0091900638/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444040182&sr=8-1&keywords=fatherhood&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

[SarinaJ]

I would avoid the Dummies guide to become a father, I found it terribly patronising and obsessed with sex.

[sizethree]

We have Pregnancy For Men by Mark Woods. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/190541062X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1444053909&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mark%20woods%20pregnancy%20for%20men&dpPl=1&dpID=41tiEgze87L&ref=plSrch&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21
It's informative and a bit tongue in cheek light reading.

[ValancyJane]

I second sizethree's recommendation, my DP has that one and he's really enjoying it and will be getting the follow up about fatherhood nearer the time! It covers all the important bits but in a funny way, has given DP an insight into the whole pregnancy malarkey. It meant that when I was having emotional meltdowns my OH would nod sagely and say "the book said you might feel this way." The book also told him that he needed to do lots for me in the first trimester (he would have anyway), and can't do any painting (damnit, all that DIY in the nursery I missed out on...).

[WiIdfire]

I third Sizethrees suggestion 'Pregnancy for men'. My husband found it really useful!

[ItsAllGoingToBeFine]

I liked the Haynes manual :)

[NoArmaniNoPunani]

Commando dad.

[Oysterbabe]

We have pregnancy for men too. It's pretty good.

[Radegund]

Just seconding Commando Dad!

[ammature]

Expectant dads survival guide is excellent. Properly researched and not patronising sexist crap. Lots of advice on how to support your partner in labour.

[SunnyScot89]

Thanks everyone. Think I'm going to get Pregnancy for men!

[gubbinsy]

Was about to say that one too - it's good on what's going on for the woman and how they could support. Not too patronising or sexist or laddy either.