How to Pamper Your Pregnant Partner

Show Her How Much You Care

By Heather B., published Aug 23, 2007
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Pregnancy is nine, nearly ten, long months of discomfort for most women. Even those women with relatively easy pregnancies will experience some annoying symptoms. Your pregnant partner needs tender loving care during the forty week gestation period for humans. This is the perfect time to pamper her to show her how much you care. Why not take this opportunity to remind her why she chose you to be the father of her baby?

Remember that she is always right. Stress can have an effect on a woman's health, particularly when she is pregnant. She's already got her hormones running amuck; she doesn't need to deal with extra stress, too. Before disagreeing and arguing, ask yourself if it's really worth it. If not, it's best to just say "Okay, dear" and move on. Pick your battles. Doesn't she usually win in the end anyway? If you really want to pamper her, though, try simply saying "I love you" at these moments.

As you've probably heard by now, she is going to have cravings. Part of good prenatal care from the partner is letting her give in to these cravings guilt-free and without a hassle. That may mean a midnight trip to the supermarket for cherries on the day that they go into season. Additionally, a great way to go above and beyond is to try to anticipate her needs. Pick up some chocolate or a cheesecake for her on your way home from work. Buy her some sweet tarts at the gas station. Even if you don't guess what she's craving, she will appreciate these little gifts.

Pregnancy is an emotional time for women. They are experiencing physical and emotional sensations that they never knew existed. You may find her crying while watching a Baby Story or sobbing as Richard Gere and Julia Roberts ride off into the sunset on Runaway Bride. This is a really good time to show your sensitive side. Rent a chick flick! After a long day of waddling about, especially after kids, she'll really love sharing a beautiful story with you. Make sure you pick up a box of soft Kleenex tissues.

How to Pamper Your Pregnant Partner

Love is all you need!

Credit: Chelsea Clark

Copyright: Chelsea Clark @ sxc.hu

Takeaways
  • Give her a break.
  • Care about her comfort.
  • Show her a good time.
Did You Know?
Taking care of a pregnant woman is part of being a father. If you slack off, she may wonder if you're cut out for parenthood. Show her that you're ready and fully committed by doing all you can for her.
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I love these tips! The first paragraph reminded me of something my father says: "The husband always gets the last words, and they usually end up being something like 'Yes, dear.'"

Posted on 12/01/2007 at 4:12:00 PM

 
Um , yeah, can I put you in touch with my hubby? I think you need to enlighten him. Great piece.

Posted on 09/24/2007 at 1:09:00 PM

 
Great article! We are trying to get pregnant so I shall forward this to my loving husband ;-)

Posted on 09/10/2007 at 4:09:00 PM

 
Fab advice!

Posted on 08/28/2007 at 4:08:00 AM

 
Great!

Posted on 08/26/2007 at 5:08:00 PM

 
Very good advice.

Posted on 08/26/2007 at 6:08:00 AM

 
Excellent suggestions! You hit the nail on the head with this one. Great job! :-)

Posted on 08/24/2007 at 11:08:00 PM

 
Awesome! I love how your articles flow!

Posted on 08/23/2007 at 10:08:00 PM

 
That was absurdly sweet. Loved every minute of it.

Posted on 08/23/2007 at 2:08:00 PM

 
It is! It's just truer during pregnancy!

Posted on 08/23/2007 at 11:08:00 AM

 
Do I need to be pregnant to benefit from the "remember she is always right" rule? I think that should be a standard regardless of pregnancy. :)

Posted on 08/23/2007 at 11:08:00 AM

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