{"id":462,"date":"2017-02-25T04:21:45","date_gmt":"2017-02-25T04:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/35.247.165.222\/?p=462"},"modified":"2017-02-25T04:21:45","modified_gmt":"2017-02-25T04:21:45","slug":"husband-feel-involved-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/halfhalfparenting.com\/husband-feel-involved-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Great Ways to Make Your Husband Feel Involved During Your Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Getting your husband involved in your pregnancy is a good start towards <\/span>him becoming a supportive partner <\/span>when your baby comes along. It is also a way for him to connect with the new family addition.<\/span><\/p>\n

While <\/span>some<\/span> couples <\/span>experience <\/span>a <\/span>strain <\/span>in the relationship <\/span>during pregnancy, <\/span>other<\/span>s<\/span> <\/span>bond like a house on fire as they <\/span>share their dreams and fears <\/span>on becoming parents.<\/span> <\/span>As first-time parents in particular, t<\/span>he<\/span>se<\/span> <\/span>are great<\/span> tips to get <\/span>your husband involved <\/span>in<\/span> <\/span>this <\/span>milestone<\/span> <\/span>chapter:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. <\/span>Break the news as a couple<\/span><\/h2>\n

W<\/span>omen are <\/span>often <\/span>guilty of not being able t<\/span>o contain their <\/span>pregnancy bliss<\/span>. But i<\/span>nstead of sharing the pregnancy on impulse to the next person you meet, <\/span>discuss how and when to share this news with your husband. <\/span>This could be at a family gathering afte<\/span>r the first trimester or <\/span>even a random Sunday <\/span>afternoon <\/span>through a Facebook post.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/span>Plan your obstetr<\/span>i<\/span>ci<\/span>an\u2019s appointment<\/span>s<\/span> together<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hearing the heartbeat and seeing <\/span>ultrasound images<\/span> on the sonogram are little things that go a long way in letting your husband feel connected to your pregnancy and most importantly the baby. <\/span>As much as possible, schedule your appointments to suit his availability too.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/span>Attend a c<\/span>lass as a couple<\/span><\/h2>\n

Choose a prenatal class that you and your husband can attend together<\/span> if the both of you are first-time parents<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Not only do these classes help new parents <\/span>better prepare the<\/span>mselves and gear up for labour, they make for great couple bonding time too.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Throw a <\/span>baby shower<\/span><\/h2>\n

A <\/span>baby shower<\/span> is a great way for family and friends to shower <\/span>blessings<\/span> and <\/span>gifts<\/span> on you and your husband before parenting duties officially kick in. <\/span>Since<\/span> most <\/span>of\u00a0<\/span>the <\/span>attention will <\/span>gravitate towards you, prepare a little surprise <\/span>for <\/span>your <\/span>husband to make <\/span>him <\/span>feel<\/span> special<\/span> that day<\/span>. This surprise<\/span> could be his favourite movie DVD <\/span>or even a Daddy diaper bag!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Shop for baby <\/span>peripherals <\/span>together<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you are a first-time mother, i<\/span>t <\/span>can be<\/span> tem<\/span>pting to shop for baby peripherals<\/span> with experienced mothers. <\/span>But <\/span>save these <\/span>big and even small<\/span> purchases with your husband to let him know that you value his opinion<\/span>s<\/span>. <\/span>Seek<\/span> advice from family and friends, but go shopping as a couple and deliberate over your baby<\/span>\u2019s<\/span> <\/span>needs<\/span> together.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. <\/span>Decorate the nursery together<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many young families do not have the luxury of <\/span>dedicating<\/span> a bi<\/span>g nursery for their newborn. But<\/span> that should not take away the joy and excitement of decorating <\/span>a cozy <\/span>nursery<\/span> <\/span>for your little one to grow up in. <\/span>Browse<\/span> nursery d\u00e9cor ideas and decide on colour themes and style as a couple. <\/span><\/p>\n

7. Take studio photo shots<\/span><\/h2>\n

Capture your pregnancy with studio photography that you and<\/span> your husband can look back on and share with your child some day. <\/span>Most men may not feel comfortable in f<\/span>ront of the camera, but it is no doubt a <\/span>great way <\/span>for couples<\/span> <\/span>to bond.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Keep a <\/span>pregnancy journal<\/span><\/h2>\n

Start a <\/span>blog or <\/span>create a hand<\/span>crafted scrape <\/span>book to <\/span>capture pregnancy moments<\/span>. <\/span>Consider writing letters as parents to be <\/span>shared with<\/span> <\/span>your child<\/span> at significant milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

Make the most of your pregnancy<\/span>. As you and your husband prepare to become parents<\/span>, nurture the relationship<\/span> by keeping each other as involved as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

Consult a professional to find out<\/span> how you and husband can plan <\/span>for your\u00a0<\/span>newborn together.<\/p>\n

Get a free insurance for your baby and Huggies Platinum Diaper pack.<\/a><\/p>\n

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