27 Women Reveal How Good Men Helped Them During Their Pregnancy
These men truly deserve the attention they're about to receive.
Pregnancy can be a nightmare, so when you're feeling nauseous and just want to cry, you need a strong helping hand to help you sail through. These men did just that, with everything they had.
Although pregnancy and giving birth are a woman's responsibility, supporting a woman through this journey is a man's role. I don't mean to sound sexist, but women need all the attention and care they deserve while bringing a little one into the world.
Pregnancy isn't an easy phase of life. The sudden changes in food, sleep, routine, and body can wreak havoc on a woman's mind.
The outburst of hormones can make it difficult for a woman to adjust to what lies ahead—motherhood. Having a good partner or a caring male figure in your life can make all the difference.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village or two to help care for a pregnant woman or a new mother. It's unfair to expect that a woman should go through the pregnancy and postpartum roller coaster with little to no help.
Postpartum Depression (PPD) may seem invisible, but it's a serious medical condition that shouldn't be taken lightly. PPD can occur during pregnancy and can last a long time after giving birth.
Out of fear of being shunned by society, a woman might never reveal that she's suffering from PPD, but she needs all the help she can get. While, sadly, not many women receive the support they deserve, here are some who did.
We're thankful for these men, and we hope they instill these qualities in their sons.
1. Aww.
iiamsaf2. Wonder who's cutting onions here.
yayahayoep3. What a loving father.
ansanasirr
4. He's definitely a keeper.
Maddieharrison9
5. That's adorable.
bebereal8
6. He has his priorities sorted.
aisha_taras
7. My heart can't bear this many feelings.
aiishadahir
8. Super thoughtful.
msbeex
9. What a great husband.
Rajehtweets
10. Now that's a lovely family.
azhaarhirsi
11. Aww...
BigBangDearie
12. Wow. Just wow.
Nusaybah313
13. Aww, this is so much positivity.
issamesario
14. What an amazing guy.
ellspiration
15. Wow! That's amazing.
iamnotluvless
16. What a great human.
LissaLaila
17. Amazing, indeed.
VValdiri
18. Wow, that's great.
FAliaHMS
19. So sweet.
addysubtracty_
20. The power of dads everywhere.
hliii_meow
21. That's kind and supportive.
DoofusInTheMist
22. Wow, that's great.
tima
23. That's great.
SumayaMaryam
24. Aww...
IAmMuna_
25. That's so sweet.
juway_riyyah
26. That's very supportive.
BLymama
27. Aww.
acikanishhh
These men have proven that strong hands are capable of handling delicate matters. It's commendable that these men stepped up for the women in their lives and helped them navigate pregnancy and PPD.
As I mentioned earlier, some women prefer not to discuss their struggles with PPD for fear of being shunned by society, but they need all the help they can get.
Some people overlook a woman battling PPD, dismissing it as a phase, claiming it's normal, or attributing it to overthinking. Understand that PPD can truly prevent a woman from enjoying pregnancy and motherhood.
It's not acceptable to think that PPD is merely a state of mind. A woman battling PPD has no control over her emotions and thoughts, which, in turn, prevents her from maintaining her presence of mind.
If you know someone in your family who is either pregnant or a new mother, extend your support to them when you can. They may not mention it, but they'll appreciate you for it.
