When it comes to pregnancy, we often put all the foresight on the expectant mother, expecting her to learn about each stage of the pregnancy and master it along the way. We need to realize that expecting fathers need the same kind of support and resources.
With a new baby that’s going to be around in a few months, preparing yourself for the best and the worst is a father’s duty. And pregnancy-related books can help with just that.
If you are kind of nervous but want to learn more about pregnancy and to parent to equip yourself as a dad better, we’d recommend reading until the end of this article for all the best tips and books.
9 Best Books That Every Expecting Dad Should Read
There are numerous books for expecting dads in the market and online. You have a few bestsellers and a few underrated books that many people aren’t aware of.
That said, we have sorted the list to include our top 9 picks we think every father should read before stepping into fatherhood.
1. The Expectant Father
Written by: Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash Rudick
What is it about: Breakdown of mental, physical, and emotional transition throughout the pregnancy from a male perspective.
If you are looking for some basic idea of how pregnancy and fatherhood will be, The Expectant Father is the best book. The book consists of monthly updates, which highlight different aspects of the physical, mental, and emotional transition that a man experiences throughout their partner’s pregnancy.
What’s great about this book is that it’s written from a first-person perspective. So, every little detail written in this book is experienced first-hand by the authors. The book also shares tips that expectant fathers can follow to ensure they are helping out their partner in every way possible.
The best part is that you get access to a comprehensive resources section that you can refer to in times of need.
2. Dude, You’re Gonna Be a Dad!
Written by: John Pfeiffer
What is it about: Complete guidebook for expecting dads
Next up on the list is this one, which covers all the pointers that every dad has to take care of in the next nine months of pregnancy. What’s great about this book is the simple and connecting language. Nothing about this book is
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