victoria watson: My husband is overseas and we are expecting our first. I sent this book to him and he read it pretty quickly. He said it was very informative and gave him a lot of insight into what I might be going through physically and emotionally during the pregnancy. He said he would recommend; good book.
United States on Dec 01, 2023
Jaiden Pottorff: I absolutely LOVE this book!!!!
I recently ordered this as my girlfriend and I are expecting, and this boom is just phenomenal, to say the least. Goes month to month and even week by week! Easy to read bullet points, paragraphs and easy to follow steps in regards to being prepared for the little one. Tips and tricks to help your partner, nutrition, and so much more.
I highly recommend this book.
United States on Oct 30, 2023
Janusz712: Bollocks. I had to skip through pages about way too many pages to get some useful information among all the stories about American healthcare, GI fathers, marines, American product prices and other stuff related only to the states. Like mate, there are more countries in the world
United Kingdom on Jul 03, 2023
Japan Reader: I liked the book and it was good to read along each month as my wife's pregnancy matured. It gave a lot of helpful tips on what to expect, and it also informed me on a lot of things I didn't know. It helped my wife too, having a more understanding husband who was better informed.
That being said, I'm not American, I have never been to the US. I had to skip a lot of pages about health care providers, insurance, and American centric information. It's not a negative reflection on the book, rather that maybe other readers in the rest of the world might find parts of this book skippable. Or search out a book more appropriate for your own country.
Japan on Apr 17, 2023
Matthew Douglass: Really well thought out book with plenty of insights! Some more specific items are oriented to an American audience as expected that provide a bit of a guide to those not in that demographic. Have recommended it and gifted it to others.
Canada on Apr 02, 2023
Anita Beachday: I thought that this would be a Great Gift for My only Son, who is going to be a First Time Dad! He enjoyed the book very much.
United States on Mar 21, 2023
Daniel: I am a first time dad and have been able to keep up with my knowledgeable wife thanks to this book! It really breaks down what is going on with your partner and helps you understand what she is going through. It also gives advice for you to be a supportive partner through the pregnancy. It even goes as far as to help you deal with common "issues" fathers go through. Highly recommend this to anyone expecting a child.
United States on Apr 12, 2022
Shayla: Book arrived fast and in great condition
Canada on Jul 21, 2021
Mother Goose: It’s ok. It’s written for the lowest common denominator reader. Clearly written a generation or two ago and attempted to update for today’s readers. Anyone buying this book will also have done some internet research on the topics covered, and the book has value as one of many sources/resources that expectant parents should use, but can’t stand on its own as your sole resource. Go ahead and buy it and read it, but don’t let it be the only thing you read. The Emily Oster books are great.
United States on Jun 29, 2021
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| ISBN-10 | 0789214040 | 1945547693 | 1801625220 |
| Paperback | 336 pages | ||
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0789214041 | 978-1945547690 | 978-1801625227 |
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 869 ratings | 4.9/5 stars of 5,262 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 6,344 ratings |
| Item Weight | 1.13 pounds | ||
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| Publisher | Abbeville Press; Fifth edition | Familius | Boldwood Books Ltd |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #12 in Pregnancy & Childbirth #22 in Fatherhood #30 in Baby & Toddler Parenting | #98 in Children's New Baby Books#138 in Children's Parents Books#164 in Stories in Verse | #17,907 in Women's Friendship Fiction#38,243 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction#76,525 in Family Life Fiction |
| Dimensions | 6.1 x 1.1 x 9.1 inches | 9.5 x 0.38 x 9.25 inches; 14.4 Ounces | 5.98 x 0.83 x 9.02 inches; 1.1 Pounds |
That said, some sections are VERY American focused. Eg a whole section around challenges of time off / paternal leave that’s totally irrelevant in Europe/Asia (skip it); or a section on male genital mutilation that made me have to google if it’s still common in the USA (apparently it is). Similarly skipped sections on health insurance and medical leave, and kinda ignored the weird imperial British measurements (how many inches a foetus is for example was fun to convert the first 2-3 times, but got old fast).
One thing missing, in the classes section, are links to online classes. Sadly, some I couldn’t find online (which when the nearest class is a few hundred/thousand kilometres away isn’t helpful).
That said - these are minor issues. If you pick and choose what’s useful to your region, ignore the antiquated health/legal system it’s designed for, it’s a great resource.
Germany on Dec 12, 2023