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SHARING YOUR WIFE’S PREGNANCY

Pregnancy is mainly seen as a woman thing. You often are by her side, take interest in her doctor appointments, empathize with her , gather a little information about labor and delivery and even attend birth classes with her, while you do all of these there is another aspect which you probably have not been thinking of and that is sharing your wife’s pregnancy. Sounds trifles weird and strange but there are certain things you could do to make her more happy and comfortable and help through her pregnancy.

Pay attention

Be an active observer, make her feel that you take pleasure in seeing her belly grow. Feel the baby kick. Keep regular track of your baby's developments throughout the pregnancy. Communicate with your wife; find out how she feels and what makes her more comfortable. Take her out for small pleasure drives and cook up her favorite dinners.

Love her Body

Know that, as your wife's pregnancy advances, she may feel unattractive and unappealing more so if she is a fitness freak. Let her know that she still looks stunning inspite of all the weight. Temporarily, you may notice that your relationship, bonding and sex life have taken a back seat. You have to be understanding and patient as she is going through hormonal changes, back aches, morning sickness, and doubly anxious about her labor and delivery.

Be there for Her

Try to accompany her for the antenatal appointments. Have a look at your growing baby during an ultrasound together with your wife. Attend the pregnancy classes and help her with the breathing and relaxation exercises. Take care of her food cravings even if its late in the night, pamper her with all the goodies that she’s love to have.

Get Fit

Give up smoking and alcohol and have more of fluids, you can lend her the support she needs by sharing her diet and nutrition too. Join her for walks and encourage her to have health food and avert her from food that may be harmful for the baby.

Baby Care

Shop together for your new newborns wardrobe; set the nursery; safely installing the car seat, arrive at choices for your child's name; listen to tips on breast or bottle feed, learn to handle diapers.

There! You already have your hands full with sharing your wife’s pregnancy, no longer just a woman thing anymore.