pregnancy: relationship changes
overview
pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your partner. you can expect a natural shift in roles. it's likely that you will have less time to pay attention to each other. and your expectations of each other may change.
- if this is your first child as a couple, you will notice that your focus on each other evolves into something new. there is a new focus of attention on a third party, your future child. after the birth, you will get to know each other in new ways. you will see each other as parents.
- if you have one or more children already, then you know about the limits to "couple time" that parents have. being a parent puts demands on your time. so make sure to schedule some adult time together too.
for many couples, pregnancy is an exciting time of change. but it's also a time of stress and new challenges. many couples find that pregnancy brings worries about money and emotions that they didn't expect. some couples find it useful to see a counsellor before or after the birth. it helps them make a healthy transition from "couple" to "family" or from "family" to "larger family."
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current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
clinical review board
all healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
