When She’s Pregnant

About the Book

“Truly a landmark book” --Martin Greenberg, M.D., psychiatrist and author, Birth of a Father “When a couple decides to have a baby, it's not only the woman who undergoes changes during pregnancy. The father, too, experiences many changes and it's important that his needs and concerns be addressed. In When She’s Pregnant, noted psychologist Jerrold Lee Shapiro helps fathers-to-be understand their new roles, get involved, and prepare for fatherhood. This is a supportive guide for men, addressing their anxieties, fears, and unfamiliarity with imminent fatherhood. It demystifies the nine months of pregnancy, explains step-by-step the labor and delivery process, the experiences of the new mother and baby, and the new family. "The experiences of men during pregnancy are spelled out with exquisite and sensitive breadth. Filled with information and tips for about-to-be parents. I strongly recommend this book to all couples contemplating or expecting a baby.... Will help the family get off to a good start." -Martin Greenberg, M.D. -- "Everyone who works with expectant families and everyone having a baby should read this book. It will make crossing that one-way bridge to fatherhood immeasurably smoother." -Carl Jones, certified childbirth educator, and author, Mind over Labor

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