New Father's Panic Book (Paperback)

by G Williams (Author), Gene Williams (Author) "Most of us had basic anatomy in school..." (more)
Key Phrases: vaginal birth

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Product Description
What's A Father To Do ?

New fathers have come a long way from a generation ago when they were shut out of the delivery room. Today's new father is encouraged to participate in his child's birth by offering support and comfort to his wife, yet little has been done to prepare him for the total process of becoming a father. This book will tell Dad everything he needs to know about pregnancy, delivery, and infant care and give him the confidence to experience all the joys of getting to know his new baby. Get Straight Answers About:

What to expect at every stage of pregnancy

What you'll learn in birthing classes

Helping her through morning sickness, mood swings, and stress

Making informed choices about doctors, hospitals, delivery and new baby care

What you need before you bring the baby home

Why your wife needs you in the delivery room

Feeding and caring for your baby

What to do in an emergency

How to tell if it is an emergency

How to be a truly great dad -- right from the beginning

Don't Panic...All The Help You Need Is Here!

About the Author
Gene B. Williams is the author of numerous short stories and articles. He lives with his family in Queen Creek, Arizona.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 038078906X
• ISBN-13: 978-0380789061
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #737,146 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Useful tool to new fathers!, December 18, 1999

By	WAYNE MILLER (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

My wife bought me this book a few weeks after we found out she was pregnant. I didn't have a clue about anything and this book really gave me so much useful information that it made the pregnancy and birth of our son so easy for me to handle.We took a parenting class and so much in the class that we leaned I was already familiar with because of this book. I didn't freak out about certain things because I knew what to expect. This book helped me understand the different phases my wife would go through and it allowed me to have a more understanding and patience with things. The delivery was a snap because of what this book prepared me for, along with class.This book is well worth it and I highly recommend it. Don't panic, get the book!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars too much misinformation, March 22, 2002

By	Alice Fielding "kangarunitarian" (Norman, OK USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is O.K. for people who don't mind being stuck in the system. It discourages or prohibits home birth, sleeping with your baby, and 100% breastfeeding, without a shred of evidence. Of course, not all parents-to-be share the same principles, but it would be more fair for a book that claims to be "for fathers" to present the viewpoints of more than one "type" of father.

Maybe someone can write a better book for fathers later on. It is a good idea.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nothing for new fathers in here, August 14, 2004

By	J. Esbech - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The title is great and seems to indicate that you as a new father can learn something from this book.

I did not find that to be the case. It lacks structure and doesnt present information in an interesting way. The actual information is also scarce and nothing new is added to the "normal" books on this topic. As a new father you will not be much wiser on your new role after reading this book.

I found Christine Harris's books to be much better and would recommend those.