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Romance during Pregnancy
Take Time for Each Other Before Baby Arrives
By Teri Brown
(Champion Press, 2005), believes romance is a necessary ingredient to a joyous pregnancy. But, he says, men need to make sure they are being romantic in a way that their wives understand.
"When it comes to romance, men and women have different ideas," says Gumm. "Many men believe that flowers and chocolates are the epitome of romance for a woman while most women would rather receive everyday small acts of kindness, such as helping with the other kids, if any, foot massage, doing the dishes, helping out with chores around the house, putting the children to bed, actually listening, etc."
Gumm believes it is important to do these things during pregnancy to take added stress off the wife and help ensure a happy pregnancy. "Birth is such a huge undertaking for women," he says. "Getting help from their spouse is so much more important than receiving help from their mother, sister or mother-in-law."
It is important to keep in mind what the other person sees as loving and romantic. To some, love means a list of completed chores. For others, love is a quiet dinner alone. Still others cherish small, unexpected gifts. Romance should be fun, playful, tender, helpful and astonishing – all things that moms- and dads-to-be need!
Stretch yourselves to speak the other person's language of love, and you will both feel more cherished as you face the ultimate expression of that love – the birth of yor child. Being pregnant doesn't have to mean the end of your romance. Just remember to take all the time you can to focus on each other while you still can. When the joys and challenges of parenthood seem to take over your entire life, your marriage will be stronger for the laughter, sharing and romance you shared while pregnant.
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