Most people know that women, will tell you that while they are pregnant that their husband or significant other had some of the exact same pregnancy symptoms as they were experiencing. Some of these symptoms were pretty obvious; however, sometimes they go unnoticed. In fact, even some men will admit that they are experiencing pregnancy symptoms and feel as if they are in fact pregnant. If your spouse or significant other claims that they are experiencing pregnancy symptoms you should believe him, men handle stressful situations differently than women do. The 5 most common symptoms that your man may experience: feeling cranky or anxious about the baby’s arrival, weight gain, get waves of nausea, feel aches and pain, and often see changes in sexual behaviors.
Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only. If you have any underlying health issues, you should seek professional help from a doctor or health care provider.
Why Are Men Cranky and Anxious While Expecting?
Having a baby is a life changing event and it can be a scary experience for the expectant father, especially first time dads. He might be happy one minute and worried the next, these feelings are normal. It is possible that he may be worrying about providing for and raising the baby financially, physically, and mentally. Some men even get worried and start wondering how the baby is going to change their relationship. It is important to allow your man to feel these feelings, they are normal and part of the emotional changes that come with having a baby. It is very important to keep the lines of communication open and be patient with your spouse or significant other. Remind him that there is no such thing as being a perfect parent and that he doesn’t have to be a perfect father. In fact, give him words of encouragement or explain that you only expect him to show the baby love, affection, and provide for him or her, both emotionally and physically the best that he can.
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LOL – my husband loves to brag that he gained just as much weight as I did with my pregnancies. A gross overstatement, but I think he feels he did it in solidarity.
That is funny Gina. Guess he was proud of his weight gain.
My husband definitely gained weight with me both pregnancies.. I gained 25 pounds each one and he put on 30 for the first one and a few during the second! Funny thing is, with breastfeeding, my weight melted off. He’s STILL trying to get rid of his gut from 2010! Just like Gina’s husband, mine too tells people about it and he blames me but then I have to rub it in his face that my extra weight has been long gone!
My husband gained a small amount of weight while I was pregnant. This is probably typical for most men.
Wow, I wasn’t able to lose much weight this time while I was breastfeeding. My older son, I was able to lose a ton of weight.
Funny I don’t believe my husband experienced any of those symptoms. He has always been excited about each new addition. Interesting post though.
I loved watching the excitement on my husband’s face. Definitely, a priceless moment.
My husband did gain weight, but I don’t think it’s related to the pregnancy because we were miles away during the course of my pregnancy. But I believe that husbands can feel the same way like their pregnant wives because of the psychological effect it has on them.
The weight gain could have been psychological, so it is possible that he indulged in cravings with you even though you were miles apart. 🙂
I really like that the husbands get symptoms too;)
Yes, they know how to play the symptoms up too.
Yep, my hubby got a few of those. 🙂
Cool Jennifer!