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The Expectant Dad's Handbook

All you need to know about pregnancy, birth and beyond

The practical pregnancy and parenting guide for men on their journey to fatherhood, from award-winning antenatal educator and expert, Dean Beaumont.

‘A must read for any dad-to-be’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Becoming a father can be a daunting time – especially when most pregnancy and parenting information is targeted towards women.

In this essential book for dads-to-be, award-winning antenatal expert Dean Beaumont provides an accessible, practical, and empowering guide that expectant dads need for the months ahead to fully prepare men for their new roles – as both birth partners and fathers.

Covering every step on the journey from bump to baby, The Expectant Dad’s Handbook provides practical answers to all the questions on the mind of a dad-to-be, including:
  • Practical answers to dad’s pregnancy and parenting questions
  • What to expect at each stage of pregnancy
  • Insights into a dad’s role during labour and how you can help to improve the birth
  • How to cope with any worries and fears about becoming a dad

Equipped with the key tools and hands-on suggestions in this book, you’ll be able to be involved from day one, feeling positive, confident, and fully prepared for the arrival of your new baby.

Praise for The Expectant Dad’s Handbook:

‘A very accessible and positive guide to pregnancy, birth & beyond’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Very informative…recommend reading this if you're due to be a first time dad or even as a refresher’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Cannot recommend enough’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

‘As a first time expectant dad I found his insights and advice extremely helpful and informative’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Essential book for first time dads’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

About Dean Beaumont

Dean Beaumont specialises in working with expectant and new fathers, and is the founder of the award winning DaddyNatal. Dean teaches DaddyNatal classes throughout the East Midlands and London. He is often asked to speak at events, most recently at The Royal College of Medicine Conference on the role of the father at birth. 'Antenatal Pioneer' (Daily Mail, 2011) Dean is a regular contributor to features around the role of the man/father in the family and at birth. Dean frequently is asked for his expertise in this field, and appearances include Channel 5's 'The Wright Stuff', BBC 1s 'The One Show', and various BBC/CH4 documentaries (featured on BBC3 documentary ‘How Sex Works’ in Jan 2012 and BBC2 documentary ‘How to be a Dad’ in Feb 2012). Most recently, Dean featured on the Sky documentary ‘She’s Having a Baby’ (August 2014) and filmed with Jon Richardson for a Channel 4 documentary which aired in Autumn 2014. Dean founded the unique DaddyNatal http://www.daddynatal.co.uk/ antenatal education programme, becoming the first male professional antenatal educator in the UK.
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Details
  • Imprint: Ebury Digital
  • ISBN: 9781448148394
  • Length: 256 pages
  • Price: £6.99
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