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by David Port (Author), John Ralston (Author), Gideon Kendall (Illustrator)
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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This engagingly entertaining and instructive pregnancy guide is based on the conceit that most men are "twenty-first-century Cro-Magnons" at those times when an expectant father "stops, scratches his head, and mutters to his woman, 'I don't get it.' " What is immediately obvious about the book, however, is that it is actually a superb overview of the birthing experience and is a perfect companion to a classic like What to Expect When You're Expecting. But the Cro-Magnon conceit is what will make this a perennial gift book for expectant fathers, since even the most enlightened male might not initially be interested in learning about prenatal massages, amniocentesis and a wonderful range of easy meals to prepare for a tired spouse, all of which this book expertly details. Best of all, to serve as the reader's mentor and guide before and during childbirth, first-time authors Port and Ralston introduce a typical modern caveman named Gronk ("Role Models: John Belushi"), whose deer-in-the-headlights reactions to subjects such as sex during pregnancy are delightfully drawn by Kendall. (July)
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A three-trimester evolutionary crash course to guide the prehistoric papa-to-be through the prenatal, preparental wilderness. Every man should read it!

What’s a clueless caveman about to become DAD to do?  After all, it’s tough carrying a child for nine months—for him as well as for her. He’s just not sure how to behave. But help is on hand, in the form of a reassuring (and hysterically funny) course for the totally perplexed. Along with a large dose of humor, it provides the father-to-be with all the know-how he needs to become a well-prepared, well-heeled partner who’s really ready to stand upright and embrace his new responsibilities…rather than cowering from them. Every cave-student will find out how to support his mate through this emotional time, cope with his own feelings, deal with baby-related projects, and perform admirably during labor and delivery. So whether it’s catering to his exhausted companion’s needs by preparing a nutritional and tasty meal or engaging in a snuggle session when she craves a little cuddling, with the help of this book a guy will become the proud Cro-Magnon caregiver he longs to be!


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling (May 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 140273526X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1402735264
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #172,538 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!, June 6, 2006
My wife and I have been awaiting our first child for 7 months,
so I have been to numerous classes and read several books on the subject. I must say "The Caveman" is the most reassuring and beneficial to me, as an expectant father. I have been so geared up for helping my wife and her needs that I was neglecting my own. I now feel I can come to grips with my role and in turn be a better husband and father. It shedded light on the serious topic in a humorous and helpful way. The "Caveman" is a must read!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gronk Rocks!, June 5, 2006
Finally - a "fun" book to read about the experience as an expectant father! I've read other books but this one has it all - great advice, easy-to-understand information about what my wife is experiencing, recipes on easy-to-cook meals for the new family, and most importantly a humorous and fun angle to everything!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun!, August 5, 2006
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My husband has been reading it, and I've been sneaking peeks at it, and it's lots of fun. I think it's helping him understand a little more what I am going through right now, but then again, it takes some Cavemen a while to get in touch with their noncaveman side. =) He's getting there, and I think the book is definately helping him do that. I especially like the Dr. Brian tidbits. I'm learning a few things I didn't even know. =) =)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Purcahsed this book about a month ago and it is a really good read for expectant fathers. Expectant mothers will get a kick out of it and the dads will really enjoy its simplistic... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Michael Hammond

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!
This is the first of all the books written for men that I found to be funny without being patronizing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Victoria Waldrop

5.0 out of 5 stars The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion
I bought this book for my 39-year-old son, who is expecting his first bab y. It's the perfect book for the emotionally-contained "tough guy" (morning sickness annoys him), helping... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. hutchinson

4.0 out of 5 stars SKIM this book if you're not going to read other things
I didn't read enough. My wife read a ton of the books. But I did enjoy skimming parts of this book which I found to be the right balance of humor and good info... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amon Killeen

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all dads to be.
Hopefully you or your daddy to be isn't a true "Gronk". This book is very humorous for my wife and I to read and gives good insight for us cavemen into the world of pregnancy and... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dr. K

1.0 out of 5 stars Treats men like idiots
I was given this book as a gift and was so turned off by the overuse of caveman analogies, I couldn't finish it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Thomas A. Brazelton

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny book
I bought this for my spouse, as he's expecting his first, but he's not much of a "reader", so he can't comment on it. I found this book to be a good read - very comical. Read more
Published 12 months ago by B. Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I got this book for my boyfriend. We're expecting our first child in September. I really love the format. I think it's the first baby book he has read all the way through. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. M. Mosley

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for new Dad's who don't want a boring read!
I bought this book for my husband and started reading it before him. I got about 1/4 through before he started and I had to stop. Read more
Published 18 months ago by K. Easbey

5.0 out of 5 stars My Husband Knew More Than Me
My husband and I were reading pregancy books simultaneously; he was reading the Caveman's guide and I was reading the most popular "expecting" book. Read more
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