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The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

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The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide

By: Rob Kemp
Narrated by: Simon Darwen
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide written by Rob Kemp, read by Simon Darwen.

The accessible and practical parenting book for fathers-to-be about pregnancy, birth and what to expect during the first 6 weeks with your new baby, from a man who has been through it all (multiple times).

From buying buggies to cutting the cord, the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day.

The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide is here to tell you everything you need to know during your partner's pregnancy and the first few weeks of your new life as a dad. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychologists and obstetricians with first-hand accounts, it contains essential tips and information about:

  • What your partner is going through
  • What's going on with your baby
  • What the hell you should be doing every step of the way


Featuring practical tips, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you're armed and ready for your role as a new dad.

From discovery to delivery and beyond, this is a must-read for all fathers-to-be.

‘Written in a light, informative tone but backed with expert advice’ The Guardian

© Rob Kemp 2010 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

 Fatherhood Gender Studies Parenting & Families Relationships Sexual & Reproductive Health Social Sciences Pregnancy Sexual Health
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very informative, some good jokes to keep you going as well. I'll be making my wife listen to it as well

very informative and funny

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Aye, I feel armed and ready now 💪 come at me wee one!

great advice on how to look after your partner throughout this book.

if you're going to be a dad, download this book now

loved the flow of this book

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This really should be titled “The Reluctant Dad’s Survival Guide”. As someone who planned pregnancy with their partner, and is looking forward to fatherhood, I found this book alienating; it assumes the opposite on point counts. There are countless references to your “motor” getting ruined by a baby, you are reminded not to squeeze your partners sore breasts once a chapter and the book assumes you’re going to be embarrassed by every aspect of caring for a child. I really could have done without the entire section that explains why it’s a bad idea to have an affair while your partner is pregnant, or the part that reminds you not to tell a new mother to f**k off.

There is enough useful information to make this worthwhile but prepare to become annoyed if you don’t consider yourself a “lad” or are actually looking forward to becoming a dad.

Informative but frustrating.

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I purchased this with a few weeks left before birth. Found it so helpful from start to finish.

A must for expectant dads

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The information is generally spot on, giving new fathers info they probably already discussed but it's good to review them in some depth.

I just couldn't get over the way the narrator speaks to men as if they are blubbering baffoons who get everything wrong or innately don't do enough while women are pregnant.

Perhaps this is how the world views men. I can't help but feel like a Homer J Simpson in every chapter listening to this. I suppose the acceptable response is to just laugh at myself and play along...?

condescending tone to men

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