It is worth realising that in the first few months your partner 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, yelling 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 (in most cases 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. Hoover the floor, dust, do the ironing, wash up, try to do some household chores you need to get used to doing them if you are not sharing them already, because once the child is born mums need help, at this point it will just make things easier for her and youMaking her a cup of tea, preferably herbal, many can be soothing but read the label some are not suitable during pregnancyCook a meal, it doesn’t have to be special it just has to be done by someone elseLearn 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 informationShow 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 experienceGive her lots of 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.Fundamentally be patient, supportive and try to find out as much as you can.
It is worth realising that in the first few months your partner 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, yelling 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 (in most cases 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.
