Sharing your feelings, planning, and learning more about the pregnancy and parenting role helps you feel more comfortable with these new emotions. Expectant fathers often feel like outsiders. They begin to worry about finances. They may worry that sexual intercourse will be dangerous for the pregnancy. They may worry that the new baby will disrupt their relationships with their wives.
Open discussion is necessary to face the changes.
Attending childbirth classes and taking an active part in all aspects of the planning and preparation enables expectant fathers to have a deeper understanding of the change in their relationships. Learning about the pregnancy and providing support for each other helps allay many of the fears and concerns about the responsibilities of the pregnancy. These are all normal responses to a major life change, and your adjustments will continue to improve over time. If you or the father are feeling very low and anxious and the feelings do not go away, let your doctor know. Talking with a professional outside of the family may help you cope and relieve the problem.