A woman during pregnancy is especially sensitive to the words and actions of others, therefore it is easier to offend her than usual.
1. You have NOT asked about her health. Or they asked, but there was no genuine interest in the voice. It is important to ask an open-ended question: "How are you feeling, honey?" Asking "Are you feeling well?" - you can't. Otherwise, in response, you will hear an angry story of the pregnant woman that "what can be good", if everything hurts, pulls and she cannot sleep normally.
Also, be prepared for an indignant and unhappy answer to any wording of your question. And also the fact that you will be reproached with an interest in her well-being, because "I am pregnant, not sick." In any case, regularly ask about her condition, she is really looking forward to it.
2. You said that the time is too short for her to grow a belly. This is perceived as a direct insult to her status as pregnant and a reproach that she just got better. It is better not to comment on the size of the abdomen at all, turn the conversation to the fact that she is a real heroine and you are proud of her.3. You have asked more than once during your pregnancy how long it is. She already has the whole severity of pregnancy, and you can't even remember the term and count it at any right moment? Consider that you have admitted that neither she, nor pregnancy, nor the unborn child is important to you. Of course, you didn't mean anything like that. But the pregnant woman heard it that way.
5. You don't go shopping with her. Or go, but express dissatisfaction and lack of interest in this whole topic. It is very important for the expectant mother to see the manifestations of your fatherly feelings, even if the child has not yet been born. She constantly needs confirmation that you love her and, most importantly, your child, that everything connected with this is important to you. And, yes, words alone are not enough - you need to at least be moved by small things and express your caring opinion about which overalls are better to take.
7. You criticized the name she came up with for the baby. "All her life" she wanted to call her son Timofey - and you said that was the name of your cat? Put out the lights. When proposing your own variants of names, in no case criticize her variants and do not bring associations with animals or any unpleasant people, and especially with your former loves. There should be maximum tact and delicacy on your part - after all, you will still make the final choice in the hospital, by that time she may change her mind.
8. You do not agree to ventilate or heat the room at her request. Yes, it’s freezing outside, but it’s hot and stuffy, so you’ll have to dress warmly yourself and still open the window. On the contrary, it can be very cold during pregnancy when you are quite comfortable. In this case, provide her with an extra layer of clothing and a heater under her side.
9. You took a bad picture of her. Not all pregnant women perceive their rounded body as very beautiful. And only professional photographers can often choose the angle in order to take a photo of the expectant mother. Be prepared for your attempts to turn into tears for her. If the pregnant woman herself does not ask you to photograph her, then it is better not to raise this topic.10. Your mood is too good and your appearance is too beautiful. Of course, taking a shower does not exhaust you so much that you then need to lie down for half an hour to rest. It's easy for you to tie your shoelaces, put on socks and don't put on a pound of weight a week. And in general, who are you dressed up for? And you still smile - you don't empathize with the pregnant woman, or what?
These are all jokes, but be prepared for the fact that your smart and radiant look of the future father will lead your pregnant soulmate to despair. Here, unfortunately, nothing can be done. The main thing is to get home on time with flowers and chocolate.
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