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Dementia and Your Loved One
How A Husband Can Prepare For Major Appointments During Pregnancy
Vickie Armstrong
It can be very hard trying to adjust to the idea of having children. Most of the attention is given to the soon-to-be mother, but it can be very difficult for a soon-to-be father as well. One of the more intimidating things is actually going to the gynecologist. If you are like many husbands, this is not something that you have thought about before, and you might be wondering what you are going to encounter during these different doctor visits. This article is going to talk about three of the biggest appointments during the pregnancy. The 8th-week appointment, 20th-week appointment, and the delivery can be intimidating, but these are things that you should remember.
8th-Week Appointment
Every week that your unborn child is alive, the chances of a miscarriage go down. This is great news, but for this reason there is a very good chance that your wife will be extremely nervous. The pain of a miscarriage is real, and it scares many women. Remember that she needs you to comfort her and tell her that things are going to be okay. During the 8th-week appointment, a professional -- like Women First OBGYN -- is going to do one of the first ultrasounds. The ultrasound will reveal that your little one is about the size of a peanut. This ultrasound will also show the heartbeat. This is a very special appointment and being there with your wife will be very special for you both.
20th-Week Appointment
The 20-week appointment is when the ultrasound will show you the gender of the baby. Talk with your wife beforehand so you can decide if you want to know the gender. The ultrasound technician will start by doing all the important measurements. They will measure the head, brain, heart, among other things. This will allow you to have peace of mind that things are progressing properly. Just like with previous appointments, be sure to be extremely positive with your spouse.
The Delivery
The delivery can be different for each woman and with each baby. The labor can go quickly or it can be very long. Be prepared for a few night stay in the hospital. This means that you should have a bag packed prior to the delivery. In this bag you should pack your wife a few changes of clothes and toiletries along with your change of clothes and toiletries. It would not hurt to pack a few of your and your wife's favorite snacks.
These few tips might make the pregnancy and delivery a little bit easier.
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