Pregnant women go through a lot both physically and emotionally. It's hard for men to grasp, but their hormones can have a huge influence on their mood and behaviour. One minute they could be on top of the world and the next minute they might feel angry. Men need to be patient and understanding. When your partner is telling you what upsets her, just listen without passing judgement or giving a solution.
Sometimes she just needs someone that will listen. Pregnant women have bizarre cravings. Do not question the cravings, just accept the oddest of combinations as part of pregnant life. Satisfying her cravings will make her feel loved. There is so much information out there on pregnancy, babies and children.
Gender equality has closed the gap on which parent looks after the baby. Modern men now help their partners on every step of the journey. During pregnancy, men need to read as many books and blogs about pregnancy and babies as possible. The information will help the whole family understand what is going on at different stages of the baby's life. In the first trimester, couples should try to take a relaxing holiday. There is nothing that pregnant women love more than Vitamin D, nice food and some recuperation.
Although it might not be possible with current COVID restrictions, a staycation in the summer sun will give her all the rest she needs. During the birth, your role as a birth support partner is to give emotional and physical support and encouragement. You can help your partner by reminding her to breathe slowly, massaging her, and helping her to get more comfortable.
Don't be surprised if she changes her mind a lot! You may need to deal with the midwives and doctors on your partner's behalf. Try to keep calm and breathe deeply and steadily if it all becomes overwhelming. If you feel faint, put your head between your knees and breathe slowly. You may be asked to cut the umbilical cord when the baby is born.
You can bond with your baby straight away by giving them a cuddle next to your skin. Some partners feel as though they have been left out during the pregnancy.
She may be absorbed in the pregnancy, and all the attention is on her. Partners can also experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy and early parenthood.
That means taking care of your own physical and mental health, talking to others in a similar situation and concentrating on your relationship. Talking openly and honestly with your partner , family or friends can make a big difference. You can also try exercising, deep breathing, muscle relaxation or yoga to ease stress and tension.
If you start thinking they would be better off without you, or you are thinking about suicide, call an ambulance on triple zero or go to the emergency department. Raising Children has videos, information and more on its website Dads Guide to Pregnancy. Mensline offers support and counselling services on 78 99 Beyond Blue offer support and advice for new dads on 22 You can download its book, Emotional health and wellbeing: A guide for new dads, partners and other carers.
Lifeline offers telephone support to anyone in crisis on 13 11 Rainbow Families and Gay Dads Australia have resources for sexually and gender-diverse families. QLife offers anonymous peer support and referral for the sexually and gender-diverse community — call or access their webchat from 3pm to midnight every day. Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. Learn more about supporting a woman in birth and labour, whether you are her partner, relative or a friend.
Are you wondering "Is my partner OK? Read more on Partners to Parents website. Parents' experiences around pregnancy and childbirth, and early parenthood can be very different. Pregnancy is a powerful and life-changing experience. A birth support partner can offer many benefits to you and your baby. From hair dye to house paints, there are a few products or lifestyle habits pregnant women and their partners should be cautious of during pregnancy.
Pregnancy can be the perfect time to start forming an attachment with them. Find out how here. You receive antenatal care from your GP, midwife or obstetrician. Pregnant and having trouble sleeping? Find out about sleep positions that keep you and your baby safe and how to support your body while sleeping. It may be because you're not the person going through physical changes as the baby grows in the womb. During the pregnancy you can become closer to your baby by feeling for kicks.
Ask your partner if she could let you know when the baby is moving and if you can feel her bump. This will help your baby feel more real. Talk and sing to the baby while it's in the womb. The baby can recognise voices and sometimes reacts to different voices. When you're at appointments for ultrasound scans , listen for your baby's heartbeat.
Page last reviewed: 26 March Next review due: 26 March How to help your partner during pregnancy. Tips for partners during pregnancy - HSE mychild. Manage cookie preferences. How partners can help You can support your partner in many ways, here are some ideas: Physical health How you can help your partner with her physical health: if you smoke, you can stop smoking or not smoke around your partner if your partner is trying to eat more healthy food , join her don't drink alcohol around your partner too often.
Plan activities like going to the cinema or going for walks exercise together so she feels encouraged to keep fit carry things that are too heavy for her as her back will be under strain if you have other children, you can give your partner a break by bringing them out for a walk or on a day trip Preparing for birth Preparing for labour is exciting. Here's how you can support your partner: research pregnancy and birth so you can understand what will happen talk about breastfeeding and consider that your partner breastfeeds the baby attend antenatal classes together discuss your options for the birth so that you know your partner's needs.
You may have to express her wishes during labour. Information: Preparing your body for labour and birth Preparing for a positive birth experience How to be a birth partner. Emotional support Pregnancy brings a lot of emotional change.
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