Partners sometimes feel left out of the pregnancy. Communication is important. You can help your partner feel a part of the experience.
Leave time in your day to communicate about one another’s needs and feelings.
- Share your fears, excitements, and anxieties together.
- Encourage your partner to come to prenatal visits.
- Encourage your partner to share concerns or questions with us during the visit.
- Be specific with your needs and expectations. Do not expect your partner to guess what you need.
Spend Time Together
You may want to spend time together by:
- Reading pregnancy books and watching videos.
- Attending prenatal education classes.
- Exercising. You can reconnect while taking a daily walk.
Together, you can talk about one another’s expectations and desires about important issues such as:
- Finances
- Working
- Family help after delivery
- Childcare responsibilities
- Chores
- Styles of raising your child together
Also, remember to take care of yourself so you have something to give to others.