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 Sympathetic Pregnancy
Mother and Father need not worry because sympathetic pregnancy is not a disease or mental disorder. This condition is generally not serious and is only temporary. Sympathetic pregnancy is likely caused by stress and empathy of the husband to the wife who is pregnant.
The good news, sympathetic pregnancy can be controlled or relieved by doing the following:
Overcoming psychological pressure
Being a prospective new parent can indeed make anyone stressful and emotional. This condition is not only experienced by pregnant women, but also husbands. When stressed, the body releases chemicals that can cause sympathetic pregnancy.
To reduce this psychological pressure, pregnant women and couples can attend parenting classes, chat with relatives and friends who already have children, and discuss with partners. Mutual understanding and planning activities after having children will also help facilitate the transition of Mother and Father to parenthood.
Husband and wife communication
The close emotional relationship between Bumil and her husband can make him feel what Bumil is feeling. Therefore, communication between Bumil and her husband is believed to be the key to mutual calm. Talking about current and future changes and how to manage them together will be a relief to both parties.
Professional help
Excessive thought load in men can reduce testosterone levels and increase the stress hormone cortisol. In the long run, excess cortisol can increase prolactin which can cause symptoms similar to pregnancy, such as breast enlargement. In some severe cases, men may need professional assistance, taking drugs, or undergoing psychological therapy.
Experts agree that the most effective way to deal with this condition is to actively involve the husband during pregnancy and childbirth.
So, Mother and Father don't need to worry. Usually sympathetic pregnancy will disappear after the baby is born. However, consult a doctor immediately if this syndrome does not go away or feels very disturbing.
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