BirthCONTROL: A Husband's Honest Account of Pregnancy

By James Vavasour

This nine-month non-fiction account of pregnancy, from the husband’s perspective, details how the protagonist learned to let go of control in the quest for the perfect pregnancy. All accounts were documented as they happened, long before the blurred baby goggles of fatherhood were firmly affixed. This dark, entertaining, poignant satire will be educational for any new couple thinking of starting a family. For those already pregnant, it will be a funny and often neurotic vision of their day to day struggles.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
• Release date: Oct 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781614483410

Reviews for BirthCONTROL

[sarah_gruwell · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I found this book, at various times, gut-wrenching-ly hilarious and supremely touching. I actually work in an OBGYN office and seeing the experience of pregnancy through a father’s point of view was fascinating. I see these guys come in with their wives or significant others all the time, and it was engaging as hell to maybe get a bit of a window into their mindset as they experience one of life’s many joys. I gotta say that this author has a fantastic way with words when it comes to his hilarity. I found myself laughing out loud often as he goes into the micro-penis, referring to a kidney as a “dead sac of pee”, the changing definition of “The Butcher”, and a vaginal chiropractor. He’s got a natural way of writing that makes you feel like you’re in the same room as him, just holding a conversation, a bit hilarious and eyebrow-raising though it may be. I've also got to give him kudos for talking about the stuff he does and the way in which he does. He holds nothing back, and I actually found that very refreshing.One thing I wish that may have been done differently was the about of subject meandering the author indulged in. We could be talking his wife, their midwife appointments, or nursery painting. The next thing we know, we’re talking about his sister-in-law and her uniqueness, taking a hike in the woods, childhood memories, or going to church. While the meandering would eventually get back on target, the reader is left scratching their heads wondering why we made these detours in the life of the author.All in all, I found this a very pleasant diversion into a book genre I don’t visit that often. The subject matter of fatherhood and pregnancy was just icing on the cake, knowing where I work. The author is both hilarious and touching in his writing. Sometimes subject meandering struck, but eventually we always got back to the main subject of pregnancy and the inherent subjects connected with it. I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a humorous and touching look at fatherhood and pregnancy through the other half’s eyes. Note: Book received for free via Good Reads First Reads program in exchange for honest review.

[joeyee-4 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The book made me laugh out loud several times, it was really funny and some-what educational. This was my first book about pregnancy, so I don't know much about it.

How do you know the tear stain on your dog means it has food allergies? My dog has those too, but most people on the web say it's common for the breed.

I wonder how the mother-in-law likes this book.

Can't wait for the next book. Good Job!

Received a free copy through Goodreads First Reads.
Won 9/30, received copy on 10/7

[callipygea · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Disclaimer: I received a copy for review through GoodReads First Reads.My copy arrived in an envelope decorated by the author's daughter. It was pretty awesome! This book is short and sweet. It describes one father's perspective on pregnancy and the birth of his first child. If you have ever wondered at what a man may be feeling, BirthCONTROL is enlightening and humorous. James Vavasour's worry and excitement come through very well. I have borrowed it to my brother who will be a first-time father soon.