Separately, you may both think about your own relationship, childhood, relationships with your parents, and hopes for your future family. Importance of Fathers Children need their fathers as well as their mothers. The role as a father can begin long before your baby is born. Men no longer fit the stereotype of not being involved until they bring the mother and baby home from the hospital. Fathers today can play an active role in pregnancy and childbirth.
Partners can have a positive effect on their partner's pregnancy.
Research suggests that women with supportive partners have fewer health problems in pregnancy and more positive feelings about their changing bodies. Studies also suggest that labor and delivery is easier and shorter for women whose partners take part in the process. Early in pregnancy, most women feel tired , need more sleep, urinate frequently , and have sore breasts . This can happen at any time of the day or night, though, not only in the morning. Early pregnancy is an emotional time for a woman.