Pregnancy not only affects the mother but the entire family as well. The immediate family, such as the mother and father of the baby, then extended family such as grandparents, work on financially supporting the frantic parents as well as emotionally supporting the pair. While some believe that paternity leave for men is just outright ridiculous, many consider how important it is for the triumvirate; father, mother, and baby alike. .
Provides Rest and Healing for Mother.
Any mother would be able to empathize with another about the trials and stress of pregnancy. If you even bring up the term "pregnancy," mothers everywhere will groan. Though it may be worth it all in the end when you hold the baby in your arms, it was emotionally trying. With the pregnancy being completely physically, emotionally, and mentally draining, the mother needs time to relax and give her body a rest (Should men get paternity leave?"). Nine months of growing, weight gain, swollen ankles, morning sickness, cravings, wrinkles, and bags under the eyes deserve a break by any standards. And during that mother's retreat, the father could look after the baby while pampering the mother and taking the load off of her shoulders. .
Without taking the rest the she needs, the mother of the newborn child could get overwhelmed, panic-stricken and could unfortunately end up taking it out on the baby. Not only will it greatly decrease that risk, but having the father at home for the first couple of weeks will ensure to the mother that the father is going to be there emotionally for her supporting her and that's all the hormonally bipolar mother needs. According to Alvin and Elizabeth Eden, both MD, "Ongoing sleep disturbances can leave you and your partner feeling cross, irritable, and depressed. It's extremely important to use relaxation techniques." " .
Father-Child Bonding .
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