Wednesday, May 11, 2016

By Michelle Martin


The nine months preceding the birth of a child, are a rollercoaster of events for both parents. The fluctuating emotions and changes in your body, may be overwhelming and may make it hard for to control your emotions. There are various books and groups that all talk of the importance of giving support for pregnant mothers Portland.

In most cases, when these groups are formed, their purpose is to help both partners move through these nine months while having an easy time. They help equip both the man and the woman with the knowledge they need to make it through the pregnancy and the birth. While there the couple also gets to learn from other people. There are a number of these groups in Portland, Oregon.

One thing you will both learn is that your body is going to change. This is normal and is also necessary, in order to accommodate the life growing in you. This however may not still not be comfortable and may leave you feeling self-conscious. Your partner, is advised to constantly compliment you and stay away from using any words that may be interpreted as criticism.

One thing expectant mothers are widely known for, is their peculiar cravings for food. One day you may be fine with one food, but the next day you do not even want to look at it. This can be a bit frustrating to your partner, especially if you want to eat the same thing, for days in a row. As the partner the easiest way to get through this is by not judging her for the cravings and just waiting for the cravings to pass.

In case there are some doctor appointments or classes to be attended. You should both be in attendance. In case as the partner you have a very busy schedule, find some time to attend at least one of these. It will reassure the mum to be that you are supporting her all the way and that she can lean on you.

When making plans for the future you will need to do it as a team. This plans will involve everything that spans the course of the pregnancy. This will involve taking classes, the specialist you will use, where the birth will take place and all the other small details. This will make sure that you can both agree and incase of any hiccups along the way, you both know the next step to take.

While going through this process, the mother to be can be a bit overwhelmed. The partner can help by pamper her. This can involve simple things like running a bath, or helping with the dishes. You can also opt to have big gestures, once in while like arranging a spa day both of you.

You can use these nine months to prepare yourselves both mentally and financially. The whole process of labor may be difficult to prepare for, but you can plan for the events that will happen before and after this process. This will ensure that you can have some peace of mind, knowing that you covered all your bases.




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