When we talk about pregnancy, everyone will say it is more about mother than father. But if you are a would be father who too willing to feel the same like would be mother and want to be a part of parenting from the early days of baby (before birth) then here are 6 C’s for you to step into fatherhood.
- Co- operate : During pregnancy your partner has to cope up with many challenges due to her body and baby like craving for food, can’t sleep at night, can’t eat this and have to eat this and many more…..Help her to settle down in this new life by adopting the same life style. For example If she is restricted to certain food, you too don’t eat that. Cook nutritious food for her and You too eat the same food so even if she doesn’t like it she can have it for your love and support. Call her to ask whether she had her meal and medicines on time or not. Little exercise is always good so plan an evening walk with her in your routine. Sleepless nights for your partner is so common so let her sleep in the morning as well as whenever she feels like. Weakness and Tiredness is one of the biggest change for her so don’t blame her if you miss couple of parties or functions due to her. Make sure she is getting enough fluid. Reduce your alcohol intake and try to leave smoking as it is not good for your partner’s as well as your baby’s health.
- Contribute : Your partner can’t be so much energetic and refreshing all the times so help her in each and every thing. Accept the change and reduce her responsibilities. Divide house hold tasks and help her before she asks for help.
- Calm down : Bear with your partner’s mood swing as it is not easy for her too. She is as much upset as you are with her unpredictable emotional flows but just can’t control it. So control your temper andhelp her to calm down by some relaxation techniques and your wise words.
- Combine your love and care : Massage her back or body to comfort your partner in back pain and legs pain. Maintain soothing atmosphere in house especially in the morning. Plan bubble bath for her to ease her body. Indulge her with small surprises like flowers, chocolates, soft toys, dine out or making her favorite dishes. Come home early some times and go for pre birth shopping together. Always come back to home in happy mood. You might aware of that Delivery pain is much more higher than any other pain so shower your love and care to make her mind and heart stronger.
- Console her : Admire your partner from your heart and tell her how beautiful she is especially with the bump she has as she might be little bit unhappy with her new shape. She might be worried for her delivery or may be very excited. Listen to her carefully and enjoy conversation about baby and birth. Read about pregnancy and parenting and share with her. Read good books for her.
- Create memories : Take as many photos as you can of your partner during pregnancy. Plan weekend photo shoot for her (it’s okay if you can’t call professional, take photos by yourself). Surprise clicks are always welcomed. Get baby scrap book and fill it together.
Loving a mother of your baby is equal to loving your baby so shower your love and care as much as you can and welcome your baby in pleasant environment. Together you are parents and together you will be family so get ready to treasure the bliss…..