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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  1. Provider Anxiety
  2. Saying or Doing or Ordering or Suggesting the Wrong Thing

  3. Your Sex Life Is Over


  4. Never Being Able to Have Fun Again


  5. Being Shut Out


  6. You Won't Get to the Hospital in Time


  7. Labor Will Be Painful, and You'll Be Useless 



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1 - 7 of 7
PrevNext
  1. Provider Anxiety
  2. Saying or Doing or Ordering or Suggesting the Wrong Thing

  3. Your Sex Life Is Over


  4. Never Being Able to Have Fun Again


  5. Being Shut Out


  6. You Won't Get to the Hospital in Time


  7. Labor Will Be Painful, and You'll Be Useless