Hello there, my wife is pregnant and is getting pretty close to full term. Throughout her pregnancy, I've had pretty bad couvade syndrome; I have heartburn, I've gained weight and I'm all emotional and weepy.
I am really really worried that when the time comes and she goes into labor, I'm going to have contractions too! What should I do? Should I practice the Lamaze breathing also? Can the doctors give me an epidural if I need one as well???
2006-09-01 19:12:54 · 9 answers · asked by ngerakines 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ok, I must admit that my wife suggested that I post this question as a partial joke.
Throughout the entire pregnancy I've been right there, on the front line so to speak. When she can't sleep, I can't sleep. When she has heart burn, I have heart burn. When she gets an upset stomach, so do I. I'm glad it hasn't crossed the line over to the mystical and fantastic where I'd be feeling baby kicks or contractions.
Thanks for all of your supportive answers, we both really got a kick out of some of them.
2006-09-02 07:09:30 · update #1
My husband is the same way. he gets my heartburn and my headaches, and just today he called me to ask if i was contracting becuz he was hurting. i am due the 4th of sept and it was the same with our first one too. but he did not have 'contractions' while i was in labor but he was very supportive. he breathed with me, and walked with me and danced with me while a hard contraction hit. because of him i had minimal pain meds and did not get an epidural until my water broke at 8 cm dilated. it was at the nurses request. but my delivery was a major event for him as it was his first. but he was never more supportiveor more understanding than when i was in labor. practice the breathing with your wife and 'remind' her what to do when she goes into labor. a mans body was not meant to have contractions, so you will probally feel nothing. but the memory of you being there by her side and helping her thru this will follow her all of her life. as my memories do. good luck and congrats!
2006-09-02 05:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by justonemore_25 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK, yes take the Lamaze breathing to heart. You can help her stay on track with it. You should talk to the Doctor about your concerns, he/she will be the only one that will be able to help you. Everything will be fine. What are you afraid of? She is going to be doing all the work..lol.. So you need to mentally prepare yourself to be the MAN, and help her, comfort her, let her break your hand by squeezing it,, but be a great husband and new dad by being there for both mom and baby... Best of Luck & Congrats!!!
2006-09-01 19:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by smit 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if your joking but if not....calm down 'cos you being like this is gonna make it 10 times worse for your wife. You've gotto think of her and the baby and if you are intending on being in the room when she gives birth then I would really reconsider - stand outside and let somebody in who can give her the support she will need....that's the best you can do.
You are not having the baby so stop panicking and probably panicking your wife...she's got enough to go through when it happens. Apart from that, some ladies sail through labour. Good luck ....to you and your wife.
2006-09-02 01:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by aza 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question is funny and sad all at the same time. Sure you should practice the breathing. But no, I don't think you'll get the epidural. A lobotomy maybe :) (just kidding)
Congratulations!
2006-09-01 19:26:14 · answer #4 · answered by stacey 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The best way to overcome the fear of watching in the side lines. Is to help with delivery ask your doctor if you can help pull the baby out. And still leave her bee,
2006-09-01 19:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel sorry for your wife if she's going to be depending on you for emotional support. You sound a little looney to me. For her sake, make sure her Mom is there for her and take your whiny butt to the waiting room!
2006-09-01 20:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by tammyb752001 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
LOL! Dude, congrats! Just be there for her as best you can and help her though it! You'll both do great, I'm sure. :)
2006-09-01 19:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by Lexicat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey at least she isnt the only one going through it
2006-09-01 19:52:50 · answer #8 · answered by prettypinkgirl1516 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just close your eyes, cover your ears, and pretend it all isn't happening.
2006-09-01 19:22:37 · answer #9 · answered by Carolyn 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋