So you and your partner are expecting a baby? Congratulations! 
She's the star in the drama ahead, but she needs you to play a supporting role.
Physical and emotional changes while she's pregnant&mdash;eating, sleeping, sex and work&mdash;will affect you too, according to the <a href="http://www.netreturns.biz/healthinfo/bouncelink.aspx?shortcut=acog" target="_blank">American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists</a>. 
Here are some things you can do: 
<ul>
 <li>Avoid junk food. </li>
 <li>Don't smoke. </li>
 <li>Avoid alcohol. </li>
 <li>Take over some chores. </li>
 <li>Attend her prenatal care appointments. </li>
 <li>Learn all you can about pregnancy. </li>
 <li>Talk to her about your feelings. </li>
</ul>
Reviewed 7/26/2023

Support your partner during pregnancy

Your support can make pregnancy easier for you both.