{"id":2115,"date":"2011-08-14T06:03:48","date_gmt":"2011-08-14T06:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.parentingclan.com\/?p=2115"},"modified":"2020-05-18T08:51:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T08:51:15","slug":"8-roles-father-pregnancy-childbirth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/guide\/8-roles-father-pregnancy-childbirth\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Roles for father-to-be during pregnancy and childbirth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Pregnancy and childbirth are memorable experiences for both the partners. While it is the mother who carries the baby till the time it is delivered, the father\u2019s role is not restricted until and after birth. From the moment your spouse confirms one of the most exciting news of your conjugal life, your role apparently begins. The mother undergoes various hormonal changes in her body throughout the pregnancy period and may, at times, find herself bewildered and anxious. The most trusted person on whom she can count on is you &#8211; the dad-to-be. The entire stage of pregnancy is unpredictable depicting volatile mood swings and emotional outbursts. Your role is extremely important not only in the life of your spouse but also the child to be born.<\/p>\n<p>  <!--more-->  <\/p>\n<p>With some fundamental knowledge about pregnancy and simple guidelines given under, you can make the pregnancy and childbirth period relaxing and memorable for yourself and your spouse.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Mutual understanding and co-operation <br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is the fundamental aspect of your relationship. Now that you      are entitled for a more responsible role (that of a father), your spouse      would expect more from you. Think pregnancy as a mutual experience.      Physically, the child is inside the mother\u2019s womb but you can get      emotionally attached to your child much before he\/she is born. Help her in      her daily chores. She would love to see the change in you and the      responsible attitude displayed thereupon. Small gestures, like helping her      while preparing the dinner table or making a light breakfast on a      holiday can be very comforting for her. You need not take it as a      compulsion. Individuals have their own ideas of pleasing and comforting      his\/her spouses.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Prenatal visits to the doctor<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>The prenatal visits to the doctor are an integral part of pregnancy. Your      spouse may not be comfortable visiting the doctor all alone (it is her      first child as well!). As often as feasible, accompany her in her visits.      Pregnancy can also be at times baffling and can disturb your spouse. She      may be reluctant to discuss an issue (which may be worthwhile placing      before the doctor). By accompanying her, you can keep a check not to miss      on an important agenda. And you may be having your own queries as well!<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Participate in your baby\u2019s welcome<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>Your spouse may be busy preparing to welcome the baby. Give your      suggestions. Participate in her excitement by showing gestures like going      out for shopping the baby\u2019s clothes\/belongings together. You can sit      together to arrive at a nice name for your child. Assist her in designing the      baby cradle or the baby room. By showing your interest, you can make your spouse feel proud of you (as a husband and a father-to-be), She will feel prized to forgo all the pain and      discomfort undergone during her pregnancy.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>4. Spend maximum possible time<\/b> <\/p><div class=\"38520354a5201685ddf480eec688e1a7\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>A      feeling of insecurity may sometime accompany your spouse. Try to ensure      she is never alone (unless it cannot be avoided) throughout her pregnancy.      Whatever time you can manage, even though small, be with her. By spending more time with her you can make her relaxed and happy. A      mother-to-be always needs to relax and be in good mode. It is said a happy      mother gives birth to a happy child. Cuddle and pamper her as much as      possible. You need not spend on expensive gifts to impress her. May be you      can read your favorite book with your spouse close to you on the sofa instead of opting for the study room.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Sex during pregnancy<\/b> <\/p>\n<p>This is a      bit controversial. Mostly, women are found to decline sexual      engagement during pregnancy and immediately after. Part of the reason      could be the pain and discomfort that normally increase with every      passing day of a pregnant woman. If your spouse disagrees to engage physically, respect      her emotions. She would reciprocate for your understanding behavior but      with patience. Technically, the first trimester is the unsafe period and      sex is supposedly avoided. The last\/third trimester is also crucial and      the same applies. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor in any case. Individual      cases are specific and can differ.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Prepare for delivery<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You need to      be financially and emotionally prepared on this front. Select the place of      childbirth in consultation with your partner. Ask for her      preferences\/choice and discuss yours as well. Enlist the pros and cons and      arrive at a common place best suited to both of you. If your spouse is      considerate about your choice, give a second thought because all these      months you are working with the motive of having a safe and comfortable      childbirth.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>7. Get acquainted to the birth process<\/b><\/p>\n<p> Before your spouse delivers the child, get to know the birth process i.e. how, when and why. You do not require an expertise here but knowing the      basics helps a lot, especially when you get stuck to a dilemma like opting      for a normal delivery or a cesarean. Only when you have the right      information can you take the correct decision. There are various exercises which a mother does to keep herself active during the birth process. You can help her in the exercises so that she is relieved.  If your child is born out of a      cesarean, the mother will need special attention post-delivery to recover      fully. Some hospitals allow the husbands to accompany their wives inside labor room so that they are more comfortable delivering the baby. There are a lot of      information portals available today to give you the required guideline.<b><br \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>8. After birth<\/b><\/p>\n<p> Having delivered the      baby, a whole new chapter begins. Your role is an extended one although      now you can be easy and relaxed for your efforts done in the past months. Get      help in the form of a nurse or the grandmother (the irreplaceable      solution) for your spouse. She may not be able to handle the new born all      alone. The mother needs internal healing after birth, normal or cesarean.      Give her the liberty to relax for sometime after delivery. She may not      want to indulge in sexual activity immediately. <\/p>\n<p>Being a co-operative husband and a devoted father is a challenge. You may run out of patience at times. 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