6 common fears of expectant parents
Being a father or mother is not easy and there are a series of fears and fears that are usually common to all
It is quite common for a man or woman who is expecting a baby to be afraid. It is the greatest responsibility you will have and it will accompany you throughout your life. You need to recognize these fears in order to deal with them effectively and have a positive parenting life. If you have these fears or some of them, remember that they are common and that it is normal for you to experience them. The weird thing would be not to have them!
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1. WILL I BE A GOOD PARENT?
In your deepest thoughts you may wonder if you are really ready to have a child. After all, life without children is not the same as with children, everything changes! You must have personal sacrifices, have wisdom to transmit to your little ones and model good behavior to create a responsible adult.
The answer to this question is that you have the choice in your hands to be a good father or a good mother. It is you who decides the behaviors you want to have every day, it is you who decides how to connect with your children … Therefore, learn everything about motherhood or fatherhood and follow the example of other fathers and mothers who you consider to have a good parenting with your children.
2. CAN I PAY FOR EVERYTHING?
Babies and children of any age cost a lot of money … And that must be taken into account in the family budget. The good news is that if you make a good family budget and adjust some expenses, you may be able to pay for everything your children require from birth. You will have to sacrifice some things, but when those sacrifices are for the benefit of your children, it will be much easier to do so.
3. (IF YOU ARE THE FATHER) WILL HE LOVE THE BABY MORE THAN ME?
A man may feel uncertain about his mother’s love, in fact, this is a fairly common concern. After all she has been the life partner and now she will be the mother of her child. The answer is that of course you will love the father of your children, and your baby too. They are different loves. What matters is that both of you become the best team to create a great family based on love.
4. WILL I BE ABLE TO PROTECT MY BABY?
A great fear is what happens when you suddenly have the responsibility of a delicate life that cannot take care of itself. Holding the baby in the right way, changing the diapers correctly, making sure it is safe when you put him in the crib or in the stroller … Protecting your baby and the fears of doing it right is totally normal.
Again, education tends to counter these fears , so practice holding a friend’s baby, learn all you can about safe baby furniture, etc. A little learning and practice will help you.
5. WILL I BE ABLE TO BALANCE WORK AND FAMILY LIFE?
Work-life balance is a must and is also one of the most important challenges you will face as a parent. Don’t be afraid of it, just work on it to get it. Be more flexible in your schedules and prioritize your family life above all else. When you are at home with your family , totally forget about work and focus on spending quality time with your loved ones.
6. WILL IT AFFECT MY SEX LIFE?
The fact that your partner is a new mother or a new father will certainly change things, but you have probably already experienced some of that change during pregnancy. Especially when the baby is newborn and requires a lot of time and attention, plan not to be intimate as often as you are used to. When there is exhaustion it is necessary to rest to regain strength. Although there is sexual intercourse, it is important to prioritize rest in the little time you will have to sleep . At this time you will go to a new level of physical and emotional intimacy.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.