In addition, many expectant mothers need hospitalization before their due date. This doesn't mean it's a doomed pregnancy, but it does mean this pregnancy is different. Working mothers should discuss the nature of their pregnancy with employers. Ask if you can work from home, reduce your traveling, and reduce your time standing on the job, she says. In addition to educating your employers, expectant mothers may need to educate their partners.
Bowers recommends the couple attend initial doctor appointments together.
Both people need to hear that by 24 weeks the expectant mother may need two naps daily, that she may gain 40 to 50 pounds, and that she may need to stay off her feet or be hospitalized during the final weeks of her pregnancy. Joining a twins club, expectant parent group, or prenatal education class could also provide important information and support. The couple, however, can share in celebrating. It's such a miracle when the babies are born, much more so than a singleton. The content on these pages is provided as general information only and should not be substituted for the advice of your physician.