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    The 7 Biggest Fears Men Have During Pregnancy

    What if we don't make it to the hospital on time? What if we never have fun again? What if I drop the baby? These are a few of the totally understandable fears men can experience on the cusp of fatherhood. During pregnancy it's normal for men to be a little anxious about something. And it's important to address those concerns, just as we support and reassure pregnant women about what they are going through. When researching the pregnancy and baby book I co-authored, From the Hips, we surveyed hundreds of expectant parents and gained valuable insight into the worries of both women and men. Since then, I've been working with expectant couples in childbirth classes. Here are 7 common fears guys have during pregnancy - and a few ideas for how to cope with them. - By Ceridwen Morris

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      She's got kicks. She's got appointments. She's got a pile of books on what she's going through. You're squished in the corner of a tiny obstetrician's office wondering if you should sit, stand, lean, talk, or keep quiet. It can feel isolating when you're both having a child - but only one of you is, literally, having the baby. It's not so much that men wish they could be pregnant - though some do-... more 
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      She's got kicks. She's got appointments. She's got a pile of books on what she's going through. You're squished in the corner of a tiny obstetrician's office wondering if you should sit, stand, lean, talk, or keep quiet. It can feel isolating when you're both having a child - but only one of you is, literally, having the baby. It's not so much that men wish they could be pregnant - though some do- it's more that they can feel like a third wheel sometimes. This is unfortunate because dads are absolutely going through a huge life change, too. It can be reassuring to know that feeling alienated (at times) is normal and most definitely not a sign that you're no longer relevant. You'll be much more tangibly involved once the baby is born. Be open about your thoughts and worries. Women take on a special status during pregnancy, but that doesn't mean you have to disappear.
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