Like a pitcher throwing a complete game, the man who tends to his partner effectively throughout pregnancy does not accomplish the feat by chance. It results from a combination of knowledge, skill, anticipation and resilience. Here are some tips to help you make her feel cared for from the first hint of morning sickness to the last moments of labor.

What's happening:
You're mentally and physically prepared. You already have the equipment. You're trying to get the game started.

Your role:
Let your partner see that you're interested in the overall process rather than just the result. Read books together on her physiological cycles and other helpful information. If things don't happen immediately, at least you won't feel in the dark.

What's happening:
It's taking a while for the game to start, and frustration is looming. She might be feeling that her body is letting her down, a feeling exacerbated by others having babies seemingly at will.

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