In the first few months she may not look any different but, her fluctuating hormones may be playing havoc with her emotions,
you are the most likely target to bear the brunt of some major mood swings. Her moods may range from her being the happiest,
most contented woman in the world with the most wonderful man in the world, and then minutes later she may be crying and everything
you say and do gets on her nerves. Remember what ever mood she is in it will pass it is best not to ask for an explanation
(she really hasn't got one, asking may make thing worse) and it is best at these times to try not to feel hurt. Instead, try
to be patient and support her, listen and do practical things to help, there are loads of simple things that you can
do, try things like
- running her a bath (some oils are not suitable for pregnant women), check first, putting in
oils that she can't use, and she will know which they are, will not help the situation. Air on the side of caution
and buy her a product that is made for pregnant mums, Boots do a very good range called 'Mum to be' try that, many companies
do ranges for pregnant woman if she doesn't like that one.
- Hover the floor, dust, do the ironing, wash up, clean the bathrooms, try to do some household
chores you need to get used to doing them if you are not sharing them already, pregnant woman find it more and more difficult
to bend as the pregnancy progresses and because once the child is born mums need help, at this point it will just make things
easier for her and you
- making her a cup of herbal tea, many can be soothing but read the label some are not suitable
during pregnancy
- cook a meal, it doesn’t have to be special it just has to be done by someone else
- learn as much as you can about what is good and bad in pregnant women, but don't lecture or
scold her or you may get no thanks for the information
- show that you are taking an interest in her and GET INVOLVED, There's no need to stand on the
sidelines during pregnancy. It's your baby, too and you can take an active part right from the start.
- try to make the hospital appointments, it helps to make her feel supported and you included,
seeing your child moving on a scan is an amazing experience
- give reassurance about her attractiveness and your feelings for her, a woman’s self esteem
can be very low during pregnancy, some woman bloom and lets face it others do not and they need to know that they are still
the woman they once were.
- if you can and your partner wants to, attend antenatal classes, its good to know as mush
as possible about what will happen at the birth
Fundamentally be patient, supportive and try to find out as much as you can. If you want to know more about the stages of pregnancy, check out the article in the mum's zone it will give you more info
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