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Daddy cool

AGE CORRESPONDENT
Published : Apr 28, 2016, 10:27 pm IST
Updated : Apr 28, 2016, 10:27 pm IST

Adam Levine confirmed that his wife Behati Prinsloo is expecting their first child earlier this week, via an Instagram post.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo (Photo: AP)
 Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo (Photo: AP)

Adam Levine confirmed that his wife Behati Prinsloo is expecting their first child earlier this week, via an Instagram post. The Maroon 5 frontman is so excited about fatherhood that he wants to spoil his pregnant wife with “whatever she wants.” In fact, a few reports suggest that the duo is house hunting to welcome the new baby.

One of the most important moments in a couple’s life, pregnancy can be a demanding time for the wife. The physical, hormonal, and emotional turmoil that she is about to witness can be quite overwhelming. While it may seem difficult, life coaches suggest a few ways men can make their partner’s transition to motherhood comfortable.

Share the load Life coach Chetna Mehrotra says that it will help to support your partner through actions, instead of pacifying her with words. Reading up a pregnancy book is a step in this direction. She says, “To-be-dads could read more about pregnancy through books or the Internet. The more aware you are, the more relieved your partner will be. Don’t let her go through this alone.”

Life coach Milind Jadhav suggests that it will also help if you are lending a hand with the daily chores. He says, “Be less demanding of her and learn to do things on your own. If you have an older child in the family, take responsibility for him/her. Going for the doctor’s appointment together is another way to make sure you’re there for her.”

Go for a “babymoon” Lifestyle coach Veechi Shahi says that spending some time together before the little one arrives is ideal. She says, “Spend some quality time with your partner — it could be socialising with friends or going for a retreat/short vacation or something else. You two are going to be bound to the child once it arrives; make sure you make the most of your time together.”

Adopt her lifestyle habits Chetna says that pregnancy will change a woman’s lifestyle and a partner could support the woman by adopting it too. She says, “Adopt the food habits she has taken up during pregnancy. It could also help if you could drop your smoking habit or get rid of alcohol. If you think that’s too much to ask for, don’t drink around her. Cutting down on your time out with friends on weekends could be a great booster.”

After the baby arrives Veechi warns that if you have been waiting for life to go back to “normal” after the pregnancy, be prepared to be disappointed. Expect lack of sleep, new routines and constant rounds of changing diapers. At this stage, it is best to bring your A-game into action. So for instance, if your workplace lets you take paternity leave, use it to get the baby to settle into a routine. She says, “Your wife is going to be severely deprived of sleep at this point. If you get leave from work, take turns to nurse the baby. After delivery, the woman’s body goes through a lot of changes. There is a high chance of postpartum depression. Be there for your wife emotionally — reassure her and do everything you can to make her comfortable.”