Your partner is doing all the hard work, your only job is to help her do that in the best possible conditions. What has been proven is that prolonged stress or depression does have a negative impact – so your job is to help prevent that as much as possible.īeing the best you can be for your partner over the course of 9 long months, as you face your own challenges and difficulties, is easier said than done. I believe that if your partner can remain generally happy and positive during her pregnancy it has beneficial effects on her and your little one. Your new baby is growing within your partner and you want her to feel as safe, secure and happy as possible. Try and imagine what it might feel like to be nauseous and suffer from morning sickness, to feel like you are losing control of your body, to have to drastically change what you can eat, drink and do, all in the knowledge you will eventually have to squeeze a fully grown child out of your body. Your partner is giving you the most beautiful gift, she is creating life, she is doing all the hard work. Keep this in mind and remind yourself of it when you find things difficult. And if I did, I’m certain I would be awful to be around, whining and complaining all the time, wanting to make sure everyone knew how hard it was! Even if I did have the necessary anatomical parts to grow a child, I’m not sure I could actually do it. She is doing something you are not capable of doing. Throughout your partner’s pregnancy, remember that she is creating life. They can translate into unexpected mood swings and even feelings of vulnerability at times. These hormones will have untold effects on your partner, they will impact her senses, her appetite, and her overall emotional state. Hormones are going to be surging through your partner throughout pregnancy, preparing her body for the journey ahead. But do not ignore the mental changes that can sometimes be invisible, or underestimate the importance of mental health. The obvious changes in your pregnant partner will be physical, and these changes are something you need to be aware of, sensitive to, and supportive of. With the benefit of hindsight, here are some of the things I wish I knew or did better to support my wife through her pregnancies. Creating life really is a miracle and something extremely profound that is hard to fully comprehend. With each pregnancy, birth, and child, there was one constant: how absolutely amazing my wife was throughout. My wife lived these pregnancies completely differently and we were in different stages of our lives for each one. Each of my wife’s pregnancies have been different and challenging in their own unique way. I cannot say I’ve always gotten it right, or that if new dads do these five or ten things then everything will be great. I’m extremely lucky to be the father to three wonderful children and an amazing wife, which means I’ve had three chances to support my wife through her pregnancies. Welcome to imminent fatherhood! Whether you’re a first time dad or you’ve seen it all before, the time from now to your partner’s due date is both special and stressful.
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