Welcome to the ultimate guide to all things related to dad's during pregnancy. Whether you're a new dad or an experienced one, there's plenty of great books out there to help you navigate the exciting journey of fatherhood. In this article, we've compiled a list of some of the best books for dads before and during pregnancy. Whether you're looking for practical advice, humor, or a comprehensive guide to the pregnancy process itself, there's a book for you.
Best Resources for Dad's During Pregnancy
1. "We're Pregnant!" The First-Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian Kulp
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Description: Adrian Kulp's book is a great resource for new dads. It breaks down the major milestones for both mothers and babies for moms-to-be and is organized by trimester, month, and week.
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Key Features: Tips on how to be emotionally supportive, activities for expecting dads, and a chapter on what to expect when your partner is in labor.
2. "We're Parents!" The New Dad's Guide To Baby's First Year By Adrian Kulp
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Description: Adrian Kulp's book focuses specifically on the first year of fatherhood. It provides step-by-step guides and activities tailored to each stage of the baby's development.
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Key Features: Practical advice for new dads and a look at what to expect in the first year of parenting.
3. "The Baby Owner's Manual" by Louis Borgenicht and Joe Borgenicht
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Description: This book is a fun and informative guide to newborn and infant maintenance. It's packed with illustrated step-by-step guides on everything from how to swaddle a baby to the best ways to burp a baby.
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Key Features: Medical knowledge of the authors backs up the content, making it a great resource for expectant dads.
4. "The Expectant Father" by Armin A. Brott
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Description: This book is a monthly update of the author's best-selling guide to pregnancy. It covers everything from conception to delivery and the early postpartum period.
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Key Features: Updates and improvements made since the last publication, doctor visit and COVID-19 information, and a bonus chapter on delivery day.
5. "The New Father: A Dad’s Guide To The First Year" by Armin A. Brott
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Description: This book covers the first year of expecting dads, from big transformation to the emotional needs of their child and more nuanced topics like baby massage.
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Key Features: Compact size that's easy to read before the baby arrives or in the first few weeks, goes far-enough in-depth on each topic so you won't need other resources after reading it.
6. "The New Father: A Dad’s Guide To The Toddler Years 12-36 Months" by Armin A. Brott
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Description: If you've read and loved the other two books in the New Father series, "The Expectant Father" and "The New Father: A Dad’s Guide To The First Year", this book is a great addition to your collection.
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Key Features: Focuses on the development of your toddler, covers when babies start walking and talking, and goes in-depth on your young child's social and emotional development.
7. "Dude, You’re Gonna Be a Dad!" by John Pfeiffer
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Description: John Pfeiffer covers how to navigate each stage of pregnancy, from taking a pregnancy test to endless doctor appointments and the delivery room.
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Key Features: Humorous approach to the classic debate of whether mama or dada will be the first words, perfect for an expectant father.
8. "Dude, You’re A Dad" by John Pfeiffer
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Description: An prequel to "Dude, You’re Gonna Be A Dad", John Pfeiffer explains what to expect for dads during pregnancy in this funny, informative book.
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Key Features: Humorous and straightforward advice for new dads, touches on more difficult topics like returning to work and dealing with many sleepless nights.
9. "The New Dad’s Survival Guide" by Scott Mactavish
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Description: A fun, easy read to make the expectant dad feel cool and calm. It gives the most basic advice on how to help their partner during labor, changing a diaper, and Burping a baby.
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Key Features: Simplified, casual, and funny overview of what happens during pregnancy and beyond, perfect for a dad-to-be who wants to keep things playful.
10. "Don’t Just Stand There" by Jon Lichtenstein and Elissa Stein
- Description: A quick and easy read on how dad's should specifically navigate delivery and the baby's arrival. They detail the different stages of labor and advise how to be a helpful and supportive partner at each stage.
11. "Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads" by Gary Greenberg
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Description: Gary Greenberg offers handy advice from the male perspective for dads navigating the baby's first year. It has very practical tips for things like babyproofing, foods that your baby can’t have, and taking a baby's temperature, but it also has some comic relief in the form of decoy toys and make-shift towel diapers.
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Key Features: Updates and improvements made since the last publication, comic relief, and fun, easy read.
12. "The Birth Partner 5th Edition: A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and Other Labor Companions" by Penny Simkin
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Description: The highly qualified author Penny Simkin gives partners an inside glimpse of what happens during labor, delivery, and the early postpartum period.
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Key Features: Updated and improved fifth edition, helps dads and partners feel empowered by explaining the different stages of labor and helpful techniques to use along the way, diving into medical interventions and postpartum complications so that dads and partners are prepared for every scenario in the first few weeks with a newborn.
13. Dad's Pregnant Too!" By Harlan Cohen
- Description: The author gives his perspective on pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum based on his own experiences and those of others. It's written in an approachable way that both new parents enjoy and learn something from. He also gives practical advice and a bottom-line statement in each chapter.
- "The Happiest Baby On The Block" by Harvey Karp
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Description: The renowned creator of the 5 S's gives useful tips to calm crying babies and help you get more sleep with a newborn at home. He goes in-depth on the 4th trimester (a lesser-known trimester for most men) and how to support newborns during this time.
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Key Features: The 4th trimester explained, how to support newborns during this time, and easy-to-use tips to help parents get more rest when the baby arrives.
##Pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting parents, and the arrival of a new child is a life-changing event. Having the right resources at hand can make a big difference in how smoothly the journey unfolds. Whether you're looking for practical advice, humor, or a Comprehensive guide to the pregnancy process itself, there's a book for you on this list. Use these resources to help you prepare for the arrival of your little one and enjoy the journey of fatherhood to the fullest.
