• Active Involvement: Dads support from day one
• Medical Clarity: Complex terms become simple
• Emotional Support: Partners need reassurance too
• Hands-On Guidance: Practical tips for daily care
• Confident Fatherhood: Knowledge builds parenting confidence

“How to Be a Dad: The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy, Birth & Dirty Nappies” is a lively, reassuring, and practical handbook that walks fathers-to-be through the rollercoaster ride of becoming a parent. Oscar Duke writes in clear, confident present tense, combining his sharp medical insight with real-world dad experiences. He opens with conception and pregnancy, demystifying topics like the cervix and routine antenatal scans. Then he guides readers through birth—from birthing pools to emergency interventions—always offering calm, supportive guidance.

The structure mirrors a body tour: “Womb” covers fertility and fetus development; “Stomach” explains pregnancy nutrition, morning sickness, and burping babies; “Genes” tackles screening tests; and “Vagina” addresses delivery methods. In each chapter, the “Dr” side breaks down medical jargon into digestible, factual lessons. Parallel “Dad” sections share candid anecdotes from fathers, including Oscar himself, alongside moms’ perspectives on how partners can offer emotional and practical support.

Oscar Duke draws on his background as a London-based doctor and media presenter to lend real authority to the narrative. He is the first doctor to write a fatherhood guide, and he builds trust by blending clinical knowledge with empathy. His experience on Channel 4’s 24 Hours in A&E and BBC documentaries (like Born Too White) showcases his skill at making medical science accessible. He is also a regular voice on BBC Breakfast, BBC Radio 1, 2, and 4, and ITV and Channel 4 interviews, further anchoring his credibility.

Every chapter feels like a supportive buddy tap on the shoulder—a “papery man-hug”—tackling the awkward or embarrassing questions that new dads rarely ask out loud. You get practical “how-to” instructions—DIY breastmilk bottles, diaper decoding, when to call the midwife—wrapped in wit, warmth, and solid evidence-based advice. By the final chapter, you’re no longer just surviving dirty nappies; you’re parenting with confidence, humor, and connection. It’s a 208-page toolkit that leaves dads feeling informed, involved, and ready.