Sometimes expectant parents have difficulty understanding their new roles. But the transition from being a “couple” to being “parents” does not mean that you will go from being a young active couple to old inactive parents, the activities which you enjoyed before need not change very much or at all. In fact, one effect that your pregnancy may well have is to deepen the relationship between you and your mate.
Your love for each other may strengthen the bond between you as you focus your love on the new baby. This new focus in on way has to diminish the love you shared before the baby.
Finally, you need to remember that childbirth is no longer shrouded in mystery. It is perfectly normal and natural function. There have been some myths that have grown about pregnancy, but they are mostly old wives tales. Many of them are silly. Let’s look at a few examples:
1. If a pregnant woman attends a funeral, it will affect her baby.
2. Going to the zoo and viewing ugly animals can mark your child.
3. If you listen to good music while pregnant, your baby will have musical talent.
These myths are so silly that they are almost comical. There is no basis in fact. Birthmarks are coincidental and genetic and not caused by your baby looking at a baboon. There is no correlation between your thoughts and the fetus’ development. The fetus does not know whether you are at a funeral or a supermarket. When you start to become worried or hear myths such as these, remember that as a woman you were born to give birth to a new human being.
If your concerns and worries during your pregnancy interfere with your daily life notify your healthcare professional – help is available.