This is the best book specifically for expecting dads we've found, but we both agree this book is a bit offensive and outdated. There are a lot of assumptions about dad's expectations, dad's current and future roles, how much dad previously did around the house vs. how much he should do during pregnancy, etc. We found that most of these did not match our reality. ( )

An overview of the entire path to fatherhood, from month 1 to the first week home. The book has a good tone with being open to ideas like homebirth, but overall it just asks a lot of questions without providing answers. It's more of a memoir of one man's travel through two pregnancies rather than a book that's applicable to all men. The format is also a little funky, I suggest reading the whole book rather than waiting to read a chapter a month. The sidebars also get very numerous in parts so that it's hard to decide what paragraph to read. Overall a nice book, but it definitely didn't satisfy some of the details and specific tips I need for fatherhood. ( )

This is a definite must read for fathers expecting children, first or otherwise. If all you read are the books designed for expectant mothers, you will be disappointed and feel left out of the process. This book doesn't have as many details on the biology and all of that as a mothers book would, but it is a great encouragement and motivator for fathers who might feel as though society is against them as fathers.
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The best review I can give for this book is that it really helped me prepare for the delivery room. Some of the information is a bit short on detail, but it gives you some general information. Reading the section on Cesarian section helped me emotionally prepare for my wife's last-minute surgury. Having this book in my pocket to review was a big help. ( )

Even though I wasn't going to be a dad, I read this while pregnant with my son. Loads of great advice. ( )