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first time dad.

Hey i know its weird a guy on here. But,i was wondering from a ladies perspective what's honnestly the best thing as a soon to be father to do for my wife while she's pregnant? Any tips? Thanks! :)
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Never tell her she looks fat, chubby, big, etc!
Come home to her with her favorite food or candy that she's been craving.  Rub her belly(:  
Make her feel beautiful.
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Congratulations and it's terrific that you are taking such interest in making this a positive experience for her. I think the most important thing is be there for her. And try not to take her crazy as personal because she won't mean to be that way sometimes. And just once in a while ask her what you can do. Good luck
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Thanks soo much guys!!! Really appreciate it:)
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Comfort her and just cuddle and love her, she might have some extreme off days. I have had morning sickness since i got pregnant, and pretty extreme too. No matter where I was, husband was with me comforting me and taking care of me after. Even if I couldn't leave the bed, had my head in a bucket, he was there helping me and yes cleaning up the aftermath. If she doesn't want you there then listen to her but stay close.
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Aww just wanna say that's so sweet showing your care concern n happiness over the baby is exactly what a woman needs. Do plan baby shopping n nursery decor with her she will feel awesome. :)
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My fiance said one thing he learned with his first three pregnancies, don't tell her cravings no. If she says she wants a butterfingers a snickers and a milky way but says surprise me. Get all three. If she wants food from four different places try to get all four or the most desirable ones
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Just be present :) make her feel like your both going through this together. Good and bad. Congrats!!
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Be there for her. If she acts like she hates you deal with it and remember it will go away once baby comes don't get mad at her she cannot help the emotions she feels. If she gets crazy jealous or clingy let it happen. If she wants food get it for her. Tell her she's beautiful constantly our changing bodies are hard for us to deal with. If she doesn't want sex please don't get offended or make her feel bad for it she cannot help that either our sex drive is out of whack during pregnancy. If she wants sex more give it to her no matter how tired you are. That's the best advise I can give you. The emotional ups and downs are the worst especially when our men don't understand.
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I meant to say not to let her put those things together alone. As long as she can and is willing to let her help. But don't sit back and let her do it by herself.
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Start looking at and preparing for when she goes into labor. Learn how you can be a help to her either by massaging or just being comforting. We all want comfort and support now, but at the end of pregnancy is where we need it most. Double check the bags for her and baby so she doesn't forget anything any of you may need while at the hospital. Don't let her put together nursery items (crib, dressers, ect.) Don't let her over tire herself doing daily things. And then of course the simple things that should already be applied to your marriage/relationship. Good luck.
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Buy her extra pillows. Can't sleep without at least 3. :) Always make sure to complement her. My husband's does daily even though I feel like an oompa loompa.
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Best thing would be is to understand her and support her as well as let her be independent.
Ask her when she might need help with anything as well add be careful not to make her feel helpless.
Depending on how her body handles the pregnancy and how her hormones affect her you may need to pay attention on how to find balance in daily routines from now on.
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Massage her belly with lotion, rub her feet because they will soon get swollen, help her around the house on whatever you can even the minimum with be a great help because she probably get really tired remember she's carrying another little person inside of her. Try to compliment her because our hormones get us permanent woman to be feeling a little huge, ugly or emotional. If you arr off from work on a weekend try to impress her by bringing her breakfast to bed, she will appreciate it. If she feels sick comfort her. It  will all make her feel better.
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Remind her that she is beautiful
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Foot rubs, shoulder rubs. I ask my bf to rub my arms and legs because they get sore. I also have a scented body oil he will rub on my chest and stomach when I don't feel well (rosemary mint) Be there for her when she doesn't feel well. If she's hungry but doesn't want to cook, cook for her. Ik it sounds like a lot but believe me she will love you for it. You could also do things like grocery shopping, ask her if there's anything special she wants before so she doesnt have to go with.
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Rub her back and feet and every once in a while do the chores and have supper ready for her and just be there for her and remember the attitude will end its only pregnancy LMAO
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Just be there for her an try not to let her stress it's unhealthy for the baby an for her help her as much as possible as her belly grows certain things will become hard for her to do!!  Just stay postie an support you'll do great good luck :)
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