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Deciding to have a child is a choice that both partners should make together
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A woman shared how she advised her soon-to-be-married friend to tell her fiancé about her pregnancy before the wedding
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Pregnancy emotionally and mentally impacts both partners, making it essential for them to navigate the experience together
Deciding to have a baby is one of the most life-changing decisions a couple can make. It’s not just about the happiness of bringing a new life, but the transition, the hurdles, and the responsibilities that come with parenthood. What often gets overlooked is that this decision should be shared, involving both partners equally. After all, becoming a parent affects both the mother and the father in profound ways.
When a couple decides to have a baby, it’s not just the mother who goes through emotional changes; the father does too. Research shows that becoming a parent can be stressful for both partners, and it can impact their mental health.
New moms often experience a mix of joy, anxiety, and even depression, and dads may go through something like that, too. They might worry about providing for the family or feel anxious about the changes a baby will bring.
Interestingly, studies have found that dads who are involved in the decision to have a baby tend to feel more prepared and less stressed when the baby arrives. If a couple decides to have a baby together, they are most probably going to be emotional support for each other, and this lowers the risk of having postpartum anxiety and depression.
