How Dad Can Support Pregnancy

There are many ways a dad can support a pregnancy, including: 

• Emotional support

  Be a strong emotional support for your partner by attending prenatal and postnatal visits, taking walks together, and checking in on their emotional well-being. 

• Physical support

  Help with household chores to give your partner more time to rest and care for the baby. 

• Cooking

  Even the smell of food can make some pregnant women feel sick. So you could make the meals to help her avoid those smells.

• Decision making

  Take an active role in choosing a pediatrician, touring the birth hospital, and helping your partner make a birth plan. 

• Parenting responsibilities

  Discuss with your partner how you think parenting responsibilities will change and how you might meet those new expectations. 

• Self-care

  Look after yourself, your relationship, and your baby. If you need extra help or emotional support, speak with your maternal and child health nurse.