What Happens Now?: The Essential Book for First-Time Fathers

Your first time? A bit nervous? Not sure what happens now? Welcome, first-time father, to the mysterious world of parenting. Expecting your first baby is wonderful, perplexing and at times downright terrifying. As well as all the excitement, a lot of first-time dads can also feel confused, frustrated and a bit left out. If this is you, relax, sit back and dip into What happens now? Nick Carr is a doctor, father and parenting expert who will help you navigate your way through these unfamiliar waters.

From the sometimes mystifying world of antenatal care, to the sleep-deprived baby period, Nick examines the experiences and feelings of the new dad. With his unique mix of warmth, humour and insight, Nick addresses key issues such as:

She's pregnant, anxious and throwing up. What am I supposed to do?

She's exhausted and feeding all the time. Now what am I supposed to do?

How do I manage the demands on my time?

What kind of dad do I want in be?

There's a wealth of information about the Big Three - sleeping, crying, feeding - plus a swag of important health tips. Oh, and there's also some essential stuff about sex.

This is the book for the first-time father who wants answers to the question: What happens now?