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    Commando Dad: New Recruits: A Guide to Pregnancy and Birth for Dads-to-Be
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    Commando Dad: New Recruits: A Guide to Pregnancy and Birth for Dads-to-Be
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    Commando Dad: New Recruits: A Guide to Pregnancy and Birth for Dads-to-Be

    By Neil Sinclair

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    This essential guide to pregnancy offers everything the expecting father needs to know in the run-up to the birth, or "deployment day." Packaged like an army training manual and written in guy-friendly, no-nonsense military speak, it presents month-by-month overviews of the baby's development, the lowdown on pregnancy symptoms, tips for supporting the mom-to-be, a guide to prenatal care, and what to expect during labor and beyond. With expert advice, easy-to-follow information, and commentary from other first-time fathers, it's the go-to reference for the dad-to-be who wants to prepare himself—mentally, physically, and emotionally—for the arrival of his new recruit.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChronicle Books Digital
    Release dateDec 8, 2015
    ISBN9781452157986
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    • 3/5
      Lots of humor and good advice in this book. It isn't deep or detailed but a good beginning book for new dads. A perfect book for Dads that feel overhwelmed by detailed books that cover every possible problem.
    • 3/5
      Such an interesting and accessible book. This is the one that the Duke of Cambridge read to prepare for the birth of his first child.
    • 4/5
      I like the style and feel of the book. It is set-up and reads like a training guide / manual. It is well organized and easy to skim and find the information you are interested in. I did notice a few britishisms and kind of wonder if any of the things mentioned are different in the US (but nothing jumped out at me that might be)I am going to give it to my nephew who is expecting his first child.
    • 5/5
      I received this book for free from LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program.This book is a nice, quick overview of what to expect during pregnancy, birth, and immediately after. I enjoyed the style of the book, and I think it did exactly what it set out to do. All of the most common events you can expect to encounter are covered, and there is enough information here that if you want or need to know more, you should be able to find it pretty easily. The author runs a website with a forum. I have no familiarity with the forum, but I would at least be willing to give it a go after reading this book.I've been through the birth of two kids so far, and what I read in this book rings true, for the most part. I only say for the most part because I am contrary by nature, and a bit particular too. To the best of my knowledge, the information presented in this book conforms to the standard recommendations of OBs in the United States. The few quibbles I have are about things where I know better. For example, in the breakdown of trimesters, Sinclair saysYour CO [the mother] is considered to be two weeks into her pregnancy when fertilization occurs. As it is impossible to predict the moment of conception, it is counted from a date that is known; that is, the start of her last period.It is possible to document conception, without any equipment more complicated than a thermometer, within a couple of days at least. Anyone who practices any of the various methods of NFP or FAM knows how. I can't complain too much however, this is a venerable lie in the medical community. I am also rather skeptical of the current recommendations about drinking alcoholic and caffeinated beverages during pregnancy. I would be willing to change my mind on this if I ever saw convincing data. Since I haven't made an exhaustive study of the field, this is possible. But from what I do know, it sure doesn't look likely.Regardless, that has no bearing on the quality of the book. Only a contrarian like me with no need to generate book sales would venture out on those limbs. I like this book enough to give it to a friend who is going to be a father soon. I think that is the best endorsement I can make.
    • 5/5
      Commando Dad: New Recruits is a practical guide for those fathers-to-be that do not yet know how uninformed they feel. The book is written with the straight forward and stern voice of a former military man but works as a sort of long distance hand holding for men as they navigate these new and uncertain waters. Sinclair has packed in loads of helpful tips and medical advice and made the formatting extremely appealing to the eye. Graphs and illustrations made this book into an easy reader. Your new recruit will come out on the other side of new parenthood having felt informed without being nagged and will know that what he, the mother and yes, the baby, experienced actually was completely normal.As a side note: Though this book is written exclusively to heterosexual couples it absolutely applies to ANY new parent combos. Whether you are watching your same sex partner, your only daughter, or a surrogate go through pregnancy, any birthing buddy/partner/coaches can benefit from what Sinclair has compiled here.
    • 4/5
      A rather interest approach for soon to be new dads. I didn't find anything new in this book but the narrative was quite comical and informative at the same time.
    • 3/5
      The concept that new Dads need a boot camp like course to handle fatherhood is cute. But for me, it wore thin in just a few chapters. I handed this off to a new father, who also thought it became tiresome quickly. Maybe it takes a truly military outlook to get the most out of this book.