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How to Be a Dad

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy, Birth & Dirty Nappies

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How to Be a Dad

By: Oscar Duke
Narrated by: Oscar Duke, Rae Duke
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About this listen

  • The first doctor-written guide to becoming a dad
  • Combines the medical knowledge of a health-care professional with real-life experience
  • Step-by-step - from conception to caring for your newborn baby
  • Honest, humorous and engaging, this book answers the questions you've been too afraid to ask

At this crucial life moment, knowledge is power, but you probably know less than you think: what's a cervix? Can we still have sex? Why's the midwife doing that? How do I make up a bottle, and is that poo normal? Dad's role is more important than you might ever have imagined, so what can you do to help?

"I hope that as a doctor and a new dad, I will go some way towards answering those 'man questions' that never quite make it to the pub, locker room, water cooler or any other locations where men might find themselves having meaningful chats with another guy. Think of this as a man hug in what is a potentially treacherous world of terminology, hormones, social change, sleep deprivation and finally dirty nappies with tiny feet attached." (Oscar Duke)

©2019 Oscar Duke (P)2019 Octopus Publishing Group Fatherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Pregnancy Witty Midwife

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My nerves are slightly picking up I must say. 3 months in now, but this book opened the doors to a lot of questions I had already begun looking for the answers to and helped put me at ease.

Enlightening. Short and to the point.

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Loved every minute. Managed to smash this out while working and driving between jobs. Having it as a audible version, was incredible, as I really was dreading reading the numerous books my partner had bought me in preparation. I really believe this has informed me and made me alot more prepared for what's to come.

Dr Duke has nailed it with this book!

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Oscar has a nice voice to listen to, which I what I've struggled with in many of these baby books. this one was easy to listen to, very informative and I feel I've retained some of it.

very informative and easy listening

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I started listening to several Dad books and stopped them all as I felt a little patronised. it was like being a new dad automatically meant you had to fit with "lad" culture. This book however is entertaining and supremely informative without talking down to you. just a great listen full stop.

finally a good Dad book!

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Thank you doctor!

The book describes different stages of the pregnancy and beyond and the physical processes happening in the body as doctor and dad.
As a doctor author gives load of details and busts myths and as a dad he describes his own often emotional experience

Unlike random bloggers you can trust the real NHS doctor

So good, very informative and emotional

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As a first time father to be, I had very little clue as to what to expect. I’ve flicked through my other half’s books and found them either extremely tedious or written from a women’s perspective and difficult to relate to.

This book however is very well written/ narrated, in an informative and relaxed way. It’s a must have for any new dad. It’s made me feel a lot more confident as to whats to come and how to deal with it. I will be buying a hard copy for reference. Thank you.

Excellent

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A very well balanced book. Some technical, some emotional and some humility to boot. Dr Oscar is very reassuring in every chapter. As a naive father to be, this book ticked off all of the important thing’s without any of the fussy bits. A very enjoyable listen.

Very informative

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Loved this! Helped me understand a lot more of what my wife's pregnancy entails and also helped me understand the anti natal classes better. A fun and insightful listen and I would highly recommend it to anybody about to be a first time dad... and completely terrified just like me!

Perfect for a dad to be!

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A good level of information without overwhelming us. Listened as couple of expectant parents and will probably listen again as due date approaches.

Useful and humrous

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This is the book I have been searching for. I have bought the paper back so I can have it close at hand to use the tips when needed. So nice to find a UK dad book.
Before buying I was put off by how short the book is but it has been condensed down so every chapter is golden.
Really cannot recommend this book enough. By far the best dad book and worth the money. Buy it now! I feel so much more prepared and informed.

Best dad book! A must read!

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