Male Involvement During Pregnancy
During Pregnancy
Pregnancy periods comes with a lot of responsibility for the man as much as the woman, any attempt to make this section a one-sided show could be disastrous. We will be exploring the involvement of the man during this critical period of maternal health.
Be an active Part of this section
Never listen to the people who are of the school of thought that you are slaving away while helping your wife. Your support and care for her would be extremely needed for the health and well-being of the mother and the child.
Pregnancy
This period serves as an entry point for greater fatherhood involvement. Men should ask their partners about the type of involvement and support they prefer - They should not force their involvement. It is not about the man rather the focus is the health of the mother and the incoming baby. So it should be as she wants it.
Involvement Strategy
You can look out for this basic involvement strategies during pregnancy
Know the Danger Signs during pregnancy
Accompany her for at least 4 Antenatal care (ANC) visits
Make informed decision with her about the baby
Identify trained skilled birth attendant
Identify blood donor
Make a plan for delivery location and transport
Ensure she goes for Antenatal Care (ANC)
Involvement Strategy
Here are more involvement strategies for you;
Save money for delivery
Save money for emergency
Be there for her
Encourage, reassure and show affection
Join a community of soon to be fathers
Help with domestic chores
Ask her about what she learnt during ANC if you cannot follow her