“Some men become psychologically pregnant, with the same pregnancy symptoms as their wives. This occurs when they become very emotionally involved, during pregnancy and the name of this condition is Couvade syndrome.
In this case, the man may feel sick, wanting to urinate, dizzy or hungry, but on the other hand, they also tend to care about the health of the woman and the baby and although it is not noticeable in the same way, they can also present anxiety, fear and insecurity about the future and what will be like about their relationship with the woman and baby that is to come.
- During pregnancy it is normal for a whirlwind of emotions to affect the couple.
- Especially the woman because for about 280 days her body will undergo intense transformations that involve many hormonal changes.
- But also the man due to the responsibility demanded by society.
The main changes that can affect men during pregnancy are
This can be defined as parenting syndrome, breeding syndrome or, more generally, sympathetic pregnancy. In these cases, men get fat, have morning sickness, and may even feel pain during a woman’s delivery.
These changes do not present health problems, indicating only that the man is fully involved in pregnancy. Generally, a man doesn’t have all the symptoms, but it’s common to get sick every time his wife develops this symptom.
The man may be even more attracted to the woman when she is pregnant because with increased blood circulation in the vagina area, the woman becomes even more lubricated and more sensitive, as well as feeling more attractive because she no longer has to worry. the ‘belly’, which can now be a source of pride.
As soon as the man finds out that he will be a father, he is flooded by an avalanche of emotions, when the couple tries to get pregnant, the man can be moved and show all the love he feels for his partner. Pregnancy occurs without delay, you may be very worried about the future, about the responsibility of being a father and having to raise a child. In some families, the news may not be so well received, but usually when the baby is born, everything is resolved.
Some good tips for improving intimacy and complicity between the couple during pregnancy include:
Thus, the man can feel closer to the woman and the baby, which is also a special moment for him. Also, taking pictures together showing the growth of the belly can help maintain the memory that it was a special moment and desired by both.