Pickles and Ice Cream: A Father's Guide to Pregnancy [Paperback]

Craig; M.D. Bissinger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 2006

Pickles and Ice Cream: A Father's Guide to Pregnancy offers concise answers to the most common questions expectant fathers face during their partner's pregnancy. Obstetrician, Dr. Craig Bissinger, shares twenty years of experience and his expert advice on the most frequent concerns a father will face during this nine-month adventure. Each of the book's four sections delivers to-the-point, common sense information straight from the exam room to your home.

Dr. Bissinger’s unique format and succinct, to-the-point answers offer a refreshing opportunity for the father-to-be to stay current with his partner’s pregnancy without the hassle of reading lengthy maternity texts.

Editorial Reviews

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......perfect balance of no-nonsense practical advice, humor and clarification of the many mysteries experienced during those precious nine months. -- Neal P., father-in-waiting

...A must for my sons'in-laws during my daughter's pregnancies... -- Lynne G.

..comprehensive guide to pregnancy, informative, well-written and witty...a great source of general pregnancy information. -- Dr, Karen Russo-Stieglitz, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists

About the Author

Craig Bissinger is a highly respected, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. During his twenty-year career, Dr. Bissinger has delivered over 5000 babies and guided thousands of couples through the nine-month adventure of pregnancy. He has a busy obstetrics and gynecology practice.

Dr. Bissinger is a teacher and lecturer, having taught medical students and residents from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Harlem Hospital, Roosevelt Hospital and the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey, on an ongoing basis as part of his lifelong commitment to training the next generation of doctors.

Dr. Bissinger is a medical expert and frequent contributor to the Fisher-Price website, as well as the past editor and author of numerous articles for Healthology.comÂ’s pregnancy section. He has been a contributor to ABC.com. While waiting for babies to be delivered, Dr. Bissinger has written two, as of yet, unpublished medical thrillers, Ill-Conceived and Deadly Medicine.

Dr. Bissinger is married to his lovely wife, Margie, and is the proud father of three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Workfit Consultants, L.L.C.; 4th edition (June 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966879228
• ISBN-13: 978-0966879223
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Parenting & Relationships > Family Relationships > Fatherhood

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good information for the oblivious, October 19, 2005

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We B Good (Boonsboro, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pickles and Ice Cream: A Father's Guide to Pregnancy (Paperback)

The book provides simple, concise information about pregnancy, which every father-to-be should be aware of. There were even a few issues that my wife had not heard about before, but found them to be accurate when she questioned the doctor. However, for most of you very involved fathers-to-be, much of the information will come as no surprise, as you will, most likely, have already heard it from your wife's doctor. Nevertheless, the book is so informative that my wife decided to read it, also. My one disappointment was that the title of the book implies a toung-in-cheek approach, but, for the most part, the book is very dry. Easy reading. Most people should be able to read it in a few days.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's exactly what it is..., December 26, 2006

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This review is from: Pickles and Ice Cream: A Father's Guide to Pregnancy (Paperback)

If you're a new dad and worried about knowing all the stuff that's coming up pre baby... get this book... set it next to the bed, or the crapper and
read it bit by bit. It's infinitley less detailed than all the "mom to be" oriented books.. but it's just perfect for us dads who need to get the lay of the land first.

I also recommend the "laugh and learn" videos for both of you... a tad dated in clothing, but the information is good.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pickles and Ice Cream, February 17, 2005

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Gayle "Gayle" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pickles and Ice Cream: A Father's Guide to Pregnancy (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for your husband to read!! It is an easy reader for the men who have a busy life and would still like to know what is happening to your body and each step of the pregnancy. Each trimester is easily explained with definitions of the tests ad challenges you may face in the pregnancy. After coming home for a doctor's appointment that your husband may not be able to attend and you explain the different tests and reasons for them, Dr. B easily explains them in a language that is understandable to the husband. Excellent Book!!