Welcoming Parenthood for the First-Time Parents

There are a lot of focus on parenthood, from the pregnancy stage to after the baby is born, to infancy stage and childhood.  When we focus on the list of things to focus during women’s pregnancy stage, we need to include the role which the expectant dad plays in this list of things.  The expectant dad needs to have the knowledge relating to the women’s pregnancy stage because he is journeying this stage with his spouse to welcome their new child. 

During the pregnancy stage, the couple needs to take good care of the foetus to ensure the baby develops healthily in the womb, through the following ways stated below:

Creating a healthy environment

It is important to create a healthy and safe environment, which are free from toxic and hazardous substances for the expectant mum and growing baby.  A conducive environment is important for the baby’s development, especially when some toxic substance may result in lifelong impact on the baby’s health.  Expectant dad plays an equally important role to ensure that state of the environment, both at home and at her office. 

Creating healthy environment includes creating ambience suitable for the baby’s development.  Creating positivity at home such as ensuring that the couple does not go into fights and arguments is one way to create healthy environment.  The couple should also ensure that they do not neglect their self-care activities, such as meditation and finding me time to do things that they enjoy such as light dancing.

Ensuring a healthy diet

Food consumed by the expectant mum is absorbed by the foetus.  Hence, the couple should ensure that healthy diet is incorporated, with the right portion of food found in the food pyramid, to ensure that right amount of nutrition is consumed per day.  The mum-to-be should try to avoid junk food and fulfil the baby’s cravings.

Communicate and bond with the baby

As babies’ sense of hearing is developed during the whole pregnancy stage, it is important for couple to communicate with the baby during the expectancy stage.  Communication fosters closer bond between the baby and the parents to be as well. 

There are various forms of communication which include reading stories to the baby, chatting with the baby while giving the baby a gentle baby rub or singing to the baby.

The above ways will help the couple better prepare for the baby’s arrival and make the expectancy journey a less stressful one.