A Guy's Guide to Pregnancy: Preparing for Parenthood Together [Paperback]

Frank Mungeam (Author), John Gray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2007

Every day, four thousand American men become first-time dads. There are literally hundreds of pregnancy guidebooks aimed at women, but guys rarely rate more than a footnote. A Guy's Guide to Pregnancy is the first book to explain in "guy terms" the changes that happen to a guy's partner and their relationship during pregnancy, using a humorous yet insightful approach.

Future fathers will find out what to expect when they enter the "Pregnancy Zone." They'll discover the right and wrong answers to Trick Questions like "Do I look fat?" They'll also learn baby-shower etiquette ("It's sooo cute!"), the truth about sex during pregnancy (yes, you can touch her) and Boys' Night Out (negotiate it), plus delivery room dos (stay upright) and don'ts (complain about missing the big game).

A Guy's Guide to Pregnancy is designed to be guy-friendly -- approachable in appearance as well as content and length. It is divided into forty brisk chapters, one for each week of the pregnancy.

Frank Mungeam is the executive producer of local programs at the ABC-TV affiliate in Portland, Oregon, supervising the Emmy-nominated daily live talk show AM Northwest and the series Parenting in the 90's. Mungeam combines his years of expertise as a communicator and his personal experiences as an expectant dad to create a humorous yet helpful guide for guys.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A pregnancy book men will love reading...Filled with answers to a guy's questions, this is a must-read for both men and women who want a joyous, full-participation pregnancy. You'll discover that Frank Mungeam is quite a gifted guy!"

-- Harold Bloomfield, Ph.D., author of Making Peace with Your Parents

"Reading this book is the best present a man can give his partner. Well, diamonds might be the best present, but reading this book is a close second!"

-- Dr. Elliot Weiner, author and host of the radio program Sound Advice

"This book can make a world of difference in communication and sensitivity to your partner's needs and help your relationship."

-- John Gray, Ph.D.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words; Original edition (April 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885223757
• ISBN-13: 978-1885223753
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relevant information presented with wit and humor, October 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guy's Guide to Pregnancy: Preparing for Parenthood Together (Paperback)

I found this book to be very informative for the Father-To-Be. Every first time father should read this book in order to understand and more thoroughly enjoy his wife's/partner's pregnancy.

Divided into forty chapters, one for each week of pregnancy, the reading is easy. I found myself heartily laughing,often. This book was given to me by my wife and we enjoyed the information it contained together. The book includes passages from couples interviewed specifically for their experiences related to pregnancy. Some of the incites the couples reveal are incredibly useful. In addition the quotes from the couples are very humorous.

This book alleviated my fears, taught me a great deal about pregnancy, enabled me to enjoy my wife's pregnancy with her,and made me a better spouse and future father.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My thoughtful, sweet & caring husband loved it!, August 5, 2006

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This review is from: A Guy's Guide to Pregnancy: Preparing for Parenthood Together (Paperback)

I have one of the best, most supportive husbands in the world but even he needed a book for the rollercoaster of pregnancy hormones. He selected this book to read and he laughed so much, we actually ended up reading it aloud and enjoying the whole thing! It is not a medical journal, nor is it insulting to men or women. It lays out the facts in guy-terms and tells them what to do to avoid big blow-ups. It doesn't command men that they have to give their wives three-hour massages every night, but it does explain things like hunger pangs during pregnancy go from zero to unbearable within minutes and this is something to remember when he hears his wife say "I'm kind of hungry". This book does a wonderful job of trying to explain to men what the women are going through, what they would like to see happen in most every situation and some great options, actions and compromises that can be taken at every point. Never does it say the man is an idiot who must be subserviant. On the contrary, the book promotes understanding, communication, love and empathy as the road map to getting through pregnancy without lots of blow-ups, misunderstandings and tears! I have to say it has made my great guy nearly perfect.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mom from West Linn, June 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: A Guy's Guide to Pregnancy: Preparing for Parenthood Together (Paperback)

Having given birth to two children all I can say is "I wish my husband had this book when I was pregnant!" I bought this book for a co-worker whose wife is pregnant. It is so down-to-earth and humorous yet filled with all the medical info a guy needs to know. I couldn't believe how many of the issues and situations you go through in pregnancy mirrored what we went through; everything from the doctor's visits to baby showers to bringing home baby. Some of them may seem trivial but they are very real to a pregnant woman. I laughed out loud while reading this book. Run out and buy it for your husband now! Your pregnancy and relationship will benefit if he reads this book today!