Does the husband feel nauseous, bloated, or gain weight when pregnant pregnant women are pregnant? Don't be confused, Mother, it could be that your husband is experiencing symptoms of a sympathetic pregnancy.  Sympathetic pregnancy or also called Couvade syndrome, occurs when the husband feels the signs of pregnancy experienced by his wife. This syndrome is usually experienced by the husband during the wife's pregnancy is in the first and third trimesters.  Symptoms of Sympathetic Pregnancy   Similar to a pregnant wife, a husband who experiences a sympathetic pregnancy can also experience physical symptoms, such as:  Nausea and vomiting  Stomach ache or cramps  Flatulence and heartburn  Changes in appetite  Back pain  Respiratory disorders  Irritation of the urethra   In addition, sympathetic pregnancy can also be characterized by psychological symptoms, such as:  Mood Change (moodswing)  Sleep disturbance or insomnia  Worry  Decreased sex drive  Depression   Facing Sympathet...