The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion: A Survival Guide for Expectant Fathers [Paperback]

David Port (Author), John Ralston (Author), Gideon Kendall (Illustrator)

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From Publishers Weekly

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (May 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140273526X
• ISBN-13: 978-1402735264
• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 7.6 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #45 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Fatherhood

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!, June 6, 2006

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Brent J. Mather "the beav" (Denver, Co) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion: A Survival Guide for Expectant Fathers (Paperback)

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!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experienced Caveman Father, June 14, 2006

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Paul Sweeney (Basking Ridge, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion: A Survival Guide for Expectant Fathers (Paperback)

I picked up this book for a friend of mine who is expecting his first child. While I am a veteran of the pregnancy and child birth process, I decided to hold onto the book for a bit and check it out. Dave and JR have hit a home run with this realistic and quite humerous guide to being a pregnancy companion. I especially enjoyed the list of "What Not To Do in the Delivery Room" as I definitely violated some of the caveman rules and paid dearly for it. Fellow cavemen, this is a must read. Enjoy!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gronk Rocks!, June 5, 2006

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Brian S. Henning "Brian Henning" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Caveman's Pregnancy Companion: A Survival Guide for Expectant Fathers (Paperback)

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!