How To Maintain A Healthy Relationship With Your Partner Throughout Your Pregnancy
With the excitement and anxiety that can come with a pregnancy, some couples find it difficult to remain as close as they once were. This, of course, is the last thing that you would want to happen between you and your partner. If you want to have a healthy, happy relationship with your partner from conception to the birth of your child you should read this article. It is full of great tips for keeping your relationship strong.
Do as much as you can with your partner when it comes to making decisions regarding your new baby. Being the one that is carrying the baby can give you a feeling of entitlement when it comes to making the decisions, but this is a easy way to alienate yourself from your partner. By making them part of the decision making process from day one, you are helping them to come to terms with the changes that will come with the baby as well as make them fell important. It can be hard at times, but you must remember that it is their baby too.
Invite your husband and his friends to your baby shower. In the past, this was an event that was reserved for women, but there is no reason that it has to be. By including men, you are letting them know that they are respected and expected to be part of the baby's life as well. Part of the reason that women used to only attend is because of the stereotype and social belief that women are to care for babies, and unless that is what you want, you should definitely consider including your partner and his friends in your celebration.
Keep a schedule of date nights. Just because you are pregnant does not mean that the romance should die. Even though it may take a little more effort at times, because you are more tired than usual, it is well worth the effort. Some husbands can feel threatened by a new baby because they take so much attention away from them. To avoid this from happening, you should remind your partner that they are important to you as often as you can. Avoid making everything about the baby and remember to make some time just about your partner. If you can learn to do this now, it will serve you well through the rest of your lives together.
Go to your doctor appointments together. It is just as exciting for dad to see the baby on the ultrasound or to hear its heartbeat. Additionally, it can make the baby's upcoming arrival seem that much more real. While it may be difficult to arrange for your partner to be at every appointment, try your best to arrange the big ones around his schedule if possible.
Staying close with your partner during your pregnancy is important and rewarding. Use the tips above to make sure that you are doing everything you can to keep your relationship as strong, or make it even stronger than it was before.
