The Expectant Father

by Brott, Armin A.

• ISBN13: 9780789205384
• ISBN10: 0789205386
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Abbeville Pr

Summary

Describes the changes accompanying each month of pregnancy and covers financial concerns, emotions, ways to support one's partner, and preparation for fatherhood.

Author Biography

A nationally recognized parenting expert, Armin Brott is also the author of The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year, The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the Toddler Years, The Single Father: A Dad's Guide to Parenting without a Partner, and Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge, and Change. He has written on fatherhood for the New York Times Magazine, the Washington Post, Newsweek, and dozens of other periodicals. He also hosts "Positive Parenting," a weekly radio show, and lives with his family in Oakland, California. Jennifer Ash is the author of Tropical Style: Private Palm Beach and writes for Town and Country. She, her husband Joe, and their son Clarke and daughter Amelia make their home in New York City.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	6	(3)
Introduction	9	(5)
THE FIRST DECISIONS	14	(165)
THE 1ST MONTH
Salad Days	26	(23)
THE 2ND MONTH
The Doctor Will See You Now	49	(13)
THE 3RD MONTH
Spreading the Word	62	(16)
THE 4TH MONTH
Money, Money, Money	78	(17)
THE 5TH MONTH
The Lights Are On and Somebody's Home	95	(11)
THE 6TH MONTH
Work and Family	106	(16)
THE 7TH MONTH
Entering the Home Stretch	122	(20)
THE 8TH MONTH
Making a List and Checking It Twice	142	(24)
THE 9TH MONTH
``Dear, It's Time...''	166	(13)
LABOR AND DELIVERY	179	(18)
CESAREAN SECTION	197	(6)
GEE HONEY, NOW WHAT DO WE DO?	203	(36)
FATHERING TODAY	239	(11)
Selected Bibliography	250	(6)
Resources	256	(7)
Index	263