Many parents look back on the day their first child was born, and consider it to be the greatest day of their life. The moments shortly after labor seem subtle and all worth it for brief moment; but it is just the beginning to the journey of a long parenthood. So, what about the nine months before labor that makes the journey so excruciating for a couple? For a woman, it might be the pain that comes with a growing baby inside of them, or the immense amount of hormonal spikes they endure. During the long journey a couple takes on many obstacles throughout the three trimesters, but few people actually shed any light on the man’s role during a pregnancy. To give credit, where credit is due, whoever the partner may be – whether it is a boyfriend, a husband, or a close guy friend –
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Dealing with the news at first could be daunting and may call for necessary schedule changes,the following doctor appointments are necessary to show your partner that you are willing and cooperating in this with her. As well, attending prenatal care appointments are excellent ways to get questions answered and concerns across to experts. (HS, pg 263) During the first trimester, the woman will experience a variety of changes in her body, for each of the first three months; the female partner may experience a wide range of symptoms indicating that they are pregnant. For instance, the most common symptom being that they missed their regular menstrual period. The hormones during this time are also at their highest and this is where the frequent mood swings kick in. As a male partner during this time, it is extremely important to be open-minded and keep a positive and healthy outlook for the baby. Frequent feelings of nausea strike during
Dealing with the news at first could be daunting and may call for necessary schedule changes,the following doctor appointments are necessary to show your partner that you are willing and cooperating in this with her. As well, attending prenatal care appointments are excellent ways to get questions answered and concerns across to experts. (HS, pg 263) During the first trimester, the woman will experience a variety of changes in her body, for each of the first three months; the female partner may experience a wide range of symptoms indicating that they are pregnant. For instance, the most common symptom being that they missed their regular menstrual period. The hormones during this time are also at their highest and this is where the frequent mood swings kick in. As a male partner during this time, it is extremely important to be open-minded and keep a positive and healthy outlook for the baby. Frequent feelings of nausea strike during