Hands - on, inspiring - and funny - this Aussie classic is the bottom line for new dads on pregnancy, birth, newborns and young children<br/>Dr Peter Downey knows babies and kids, and his best - selling book - now in this 20th - year anniversary edition - helps first - time dads prepare for what's coming their way . . . with a grain of salt and a smile on their face. Fully revised and updated, he explores the joys and trials of new parenting, including:<br/><br/>• Surviving pregnancy and childbirth<br/><br/>• Nappies, breast pumps, sleep deprivation<br/><br/>• Living with a baby in your house<br/><br/>• The gear you need . . . and the gear you don't<br/><br/>• Navigating the online parenting world<br/><br/>• Lots of stuff about sex<br/><br/>• And more importantly, how to be a switched - on dad in the 21st Century<br/>Topped off with a glossary of handy words new dads need to know (and some they don't), as well as words of wisdom from other ordinary fathers, <i>So You're Going to Be a Dad</i> remains the most engaging, reassuring and down - to - earth book for new dads around.<br/>Peter Downey is the best - selling author of marriage and parenting books, as well as being the father of three girls. www.peterdowney.com.au