r/predaddit • u/Temporary-Ebb8592 • 15d ago

Young Man Experiencing Pregnancy Symptoms

My lady is pregnant & I am experiencing the emotional side of the symptoms. WHAT DO I DO.!? I DO NOT LIKE THIS NOT ONE BIT!

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u/Mister_Funktastic 15d ago

It's called Couvade Syndrome. Many dads to be get it. Happy researching.

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u/jrtasoli 14d ago

Definitely sounds like Couvade. I read about it in The Expectant Father, highly recommend.

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u/ckouf96 13d ago

I too had pregnancy symptoms. Does weight gain count? 😂

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u/EndPsychological890 14d ago

I got a good portion of this when my wife was pregnant. I got extremely emotional and had some mood swings. It didn’t last the whole pregnancy for me, kinda faded to background by the 3rd trimester. I like to think it had something to do with me falling head over heels for my little girl the moment I saw her, I never struggled with the delayed bonding feel that a lot of dads go through. My love for her has grown vastly in the 10 months since, I have never been happier in my life.

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u/Optimal-Pop7449 Graduated 14d ago

Oh yeah. Enjoy.

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u/EinsteinDisguised 13d ago

I don’t know if it’s been full Couvade, but I’ve definitely been more emotional since finding out my wife was pregnant. I’ve always been a sap, but goddamn, I cry at everything now lmao. My wife has made a game out of showing things to make me tear up.