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Whereas women are genetically prepared for pregnancy men find understanding it much more difficult. Planned or unplanned pregnancy is a period of preparing for baby to come which young and old men should contribute to. The text provides information about dealing with problems, gives advice and tips how to cope with a pregnant woman during the magic 9 months. Men and pregnancy may be a good couple too.
Knowing what's going on in wife's body and how it changes helps men to go through pregnancy consciously and makes them enjoy it more. A caring, thoughtful and patient man helps a woman to concentrate on child's health rather than mundane worries. While a man feels proud of giving birth to a new life he is also devastated with the idea that his life will totally change, that he is no longer responsible only for himself.
Week 1-2
Daddies, prepare and rest a lot, you've some hard work to do, not only during the conception but also during the whole pregnancy.
Week 3-4
Your wife is ignoring you, she is stressed and she waits for her period NOT to come, be patient. Plan a special dinner to celebrate positive pregnancy test you may invite her to the best restaurant in town or buy her some special gift. If she is moody, blames you for all her problems - don't be worried, don't take it personally, the hormone levels are changing and she feels overemotional.
Week 5-6
The morning sickness will surely affect you as well. Not that you will have to run to the toilet but you can try to help your beloved to overcome this unpleasant sickness. Prevent your wife from smelling intense smells e.g. coffee, your perfume, provide her with healthy diet: lots of protein and carbohydrates, plenty of water. Bring crackers, pretzels by the bed and encourage your wife to eat them before she gets up, that may help significantly. Suggest you will cook, clean and do the chores instead of her. Try to understand that she may not feel like doing all that.
Week 7-8
If you have a cat you should clean its litter box as cat feces contain a parasite which may cause toxoplasmosis, a serious infection that can harm your baby.
Go to the first prenatal appointment with the doctor with her, involve yourself and share the adventure, celebrate it afterwards.
Week 9-10
You're probably worried about your sex life, women's needs change so much during the first trimester that you will probably feel lost. You may find her so unwilling to have sex with you one moment and change into a sexual maniac after several seconds. Don't take anything personally, your wife is in control of hormones and those swings of hormone levels affect your sexual life. Talk with her a lot and you won't be frustrated or disappointed. You may also sing the moody blues with your wife right now: being happy and terrified from time time shouldn't shock you.
Week 11-12
You're probably worried about the responsibilities, finances and problems that may appear. Be good to yourself and do something for you - go to the gym, play team sports with your friends and try to relax as much as possible. The more strength you have to face mood swings at home, the better for mom-to-be. You should encourage her to exercise, go for a walk together.
Week 13-14
It's the easiest part of pregnancy, enjoy it! Stop worrying about finances or finances, don't work overtime and try to prepare for a new family member.
Week 15-16
Hug your young mommy often, the research says that it helps her overcome worries and doubts. And it's good for the baby too! Organize your financial matters to secure your wife in case of any problems. Buy life insurance policy and prepare a will.
Week 17-18
You are waiting for the baby movements, your wife will feel them but the baby can play games and hide when you touch the belly. Don't worry about that, that's normal. Be patient when your mom cries and wants to have an arm to comfort. If you want to help her somehow, just listen to her and let her cry everythinh out.
Week 19-20
Read a lot about pregnancy, parenthood and bringing up children. This will help you forget about worries and serious doubts you have concerning yourself becoming the head of the family. You may have some thoughts about being a good dad or you may be afraid of the biggest challenge of your life. The fact that you are thinking and have serious doubts means that you are a person your mommy can rely on. Go to the childbirth classes with your mommy, it is very important for her so make sure you are able to do attend to the whole course of giving a childbirth. You may ask lots of questions which will help you later on.
Week 21-22
Spend quality time together with your mom, she probably feels very well, no longer wants to puke and she isn't heavy yet. You can organize a trip or vacation to relax together and talk everything over. Think about your child's name, brainstorm, suggest names you adore and listen to her suggestions. You will finally find one which suits her best.
Week 23-24
Let your mom know that she's special, do something unexpected for her. Take pictures to keep the record of how her and your child's body develop.
Week 25-26
Plan to take a leave when your baby comes, if that's not possible suggest your boss some ways of working from home - internet or flexible work schedules. You should prepare the bedroom for your baby, paint walls, buy the crib and put it together.
Week 27-28
It's high time for cravings. Be sure that your mom will wake you up to ask you for those ice-cream you ate last week, and she doesn't care that it's 2 a.m. She needs it now! You should try suggest some healthier snacks but don't count she will listen to you. So keep your car keys at hand! But your mommy some maternity outfits, treat her with oil tummy massage or foot massage.
Week 29-30
It's high time you decided on the method of feeding the baby, or actually support your mom no matter you like her decision or not.
Week 31-32
Doing whatever your mom wants is the first step to parenting your baby so listen to her carefully and try to relieve all her pains and discomforts. Organize a massage in the evening, try to comfort her. The third trimester is the worst when it comes to discomforts and difficulties.
Week 33-34
Mom is feeling huge, massive and awkward. She may cry from time to time, feel moody and weepy. Tell her that she's beautiful and provide her with some gifts such as breakfast in bed.
Week 35-36
Sleep in spoon position, kiss a lot, hold hands and hug. She may not feel like having sex now, even if you enjoy your sex life the positions may bring some discomfort to your Mommy. Be creative and invent positions that will work well for both of you. If there's no mood for an intercourse from your wife you should try to do something good for her - a massage, some pampering, that will be better than anything else. You should know that your baby won't be large and the best option to get used to taking care of it is to do whatever mom does with him/her.
Week 37-38
You can prepare for the delivery, of course a certain dose of unexpectedness is crucial in your plans. Get to know how to register to the hospital, check the routes to the hospital and its entrances, create a list of important telephone numbers in case you forget about everything, prepare mom's hospital bag, have the camera in the car. Be ready to go and prepared to come back with the baby. Although pregnancy affects only women you should know that you are responsible for all discomforts. That is why treat the period of pregnancy like a team sport competition, take a half of worries and thoughts on you.
Week 39-40
It's high time you congratulated yourself. You have gone through (almost) the pregnancy, you are probably so stressed that it's hard to imagine, but there is one great gift for you: your baby! Try to get some sleep, relax because soon sleep will be the last thing you'll get. Enjoy!
Added by:
mary
not connected with health care system
Added on:
2008-04-28 12:43:27 ,
Updated:
2008-04-29 14:02:51
Bibliography:
http://www.paternityangel.com/
http://win-edge.com/PregnancyForMen.shtml
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