Author Bio: This article has been written by James who is learning all about pregnancy and trying to make sure he supports his partner!
I loved this article, especially because it is written by a guy :) Although they can’t know what is happening to us while we are preggers, they can try and understand and I thought this article was a great reminder that having a baby can be hard on your relationship, but there are things we can all do to make it a little easier transition (personally, I love the idea of a MASSAGE!! lol)
You’ve fallen pregnant, congratulations! It’s the beginning of nine months of varying emotions, changes in your body, and a huge change in your life, but it is the beginning of a really special time. You are about to bring a new person into this world. One problem that you might face during pregnancy is your partner, however much you care for them and love them, they might end up quite honestly messing up on a few occasions. But how can you get them to understand you?
Time to talk
Everyone knows that hormones can go crazy during pregnancy, so your partner might find that the ‘normal you’ seems to go missing from time to time, but what can they do to make sure that they understand what you are going through? The first is for them to understand that when you shout and scream at them for putting your cup of tea in the wrong place, you don’t really mean to get angry, they need to understand that you are going through huge changes in your body. If they understand this then a lot of the arguments that might occur during pregnancy will be stopped in their tracks, and the last thing you want to do is be at each other’s throats for nine months.
Get some massage oils!
It’s also important to talk, that will really get you understanding each other. You might not want to talk to your partner after a long day of aches and pains, but it’s a big part of your relationship remember. How about making it more beneficial for you, and getting your partner to offer you a massage during pregnancy. Getting your partner to offer you a massage whilst you are pregnant can bring you both closer together, and give you the opportunity to talk in a relaxed manner. Obviously it is important that you get the right advice on which positions to take up, as you don’t want to mistakenly put yourself in any problems. Having a massage can really put your mind at rest, and give you the chance to talk about things that might otherwise be completely forgotten about. Make sure you stay close together both mentally and physically throughout your pregnancy.
You and your partner might find parts of pregnancy difficult, others you might find exciting, easy and enthralling. The most important thing of all is that you continue to communicate. If you are getting annoyed because your partner is putting his feet up on the table, tell him, but don’t completely lose it! If you can get your partner to understand you, which some might argue is never the case with men and women, then you can be sure that your pregnancy will feel a lot calmer. There’s nothing worse than turning up to the hospital and your partner has packed the wrong CD, so make sure communication is top priority!
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