Parenthood is something, which brings immense changes in the lives of both the people who have newly acquired the statures of mother and father. And presumably enough, change is always difficult. Though both of the parents need to get used to the new pattern of their lives and the new person, for women, motherhood comes naturally whereas for fathers these are difficult waters to navigate. A little bit of balancing act and patience, though, can make it easier for a dad to handle the changes and to understand what is a dad’s role during pregnancy.

The balancing act:
It is very essential to get accustomed to the shifting priorities of life. New dads often feel very neglected, unloved and unattended by their partners. But at this juncture of life, it’s essential to support one’s spouse who has newly usurped the role of a mother. This new role can lead to lack of sex, intimacy attention on her part. But that’s expected because a large part of her quality time needs to be devoted to the baby. A new father has to learn to support his wife and child first and then think about his own needs. He has to be involved physically and emotionally and at the same time provide for the family. Balancing the demands of both the professional and personal lives is an important aspect of the dad’s role during pregnancy.

What one gains?
Despite the sleepless nights, increasing responsibilities, juggling of time, lack of attention on the spouse’s part, fatherhood is one of the most fulfilling transformations for man. It’s a rewarding experience because that helps a man to understand oneself. A little understanding, a little patience and sharing one’s own feeling with the spouse and close friends, help to handle the situation efficiently.