Couvade syndrome among 1 <sup>st</sup> time expectant fathers

Ganapathy, Thilagavathy

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“…All these reported signs are also very common and considered normal physiological changes in pregnancy (NICE Clinical Guidelines, 2008). These findings are consistent with those reported by Ganapathy (2014) who investigated the frequency of Couvade Syndrome symptoms among first-time expectant fathers in India. His results revealed that the most commonly reported physical symptoms are related to gastrointestinal disturbances such as changes in appetite, constipation, flatulence, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain (Ganapathy, 2014).…”

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“…The transition to fatherhood is one of the most important phases in a man’s life. Couvade Syndrome is a reactive response to the developmental crisis of pregnancy but it is not a psychological disorder (Ganapathy, 2014). Some studies have shed light on the distinct origins and inclinations of Couvade behaviors (Piechowski-Jozwiak & Bogousslavsky, 2018).…”

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“…Indeed, impending fatherhood is one of the most crucial phases of human life (Mrayan, Cornis, Dhungana, & Parfitt, 2016). Various studies on different cultures have reported that expectant fathers may develop psychosomatic symptoms(Ganapathy, 2014) and may need professional support. An expectant father experiencing psychosomatic symptoms during his wife’s pregnancy may not realize that there might be an association between his symptoms and his wife’s pregnancy.…”

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“…The term “ couvade ” (from the French “ couver ,” meaning to brood, to hatch) was first used by the anthropologist Edward Burnett Tylor in 1865 to describe the child expectancy habits that he had observed among smaller scale communities (Kazmierczak, Kielbratowska, & Pastwa-Wojciechowska, 2013). Couvade Syndrome is used to describe a man’s empathic responses to his wife’s pregnancy (Ganapathy, 2014).…”

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Couvade Syndrome Among Jordanian Expectant Fathers

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Studies of different cultures have reported that expectant fathers experience physiological and psychological changes during their partner’s pregnancy. These symptoms are classed as Couvade Syndrome (sympathetic pregnancy) symptoms. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Couvade Syndrome among Jordanian expectant fathers. A descriptive quantitative research design that utilized the Men’s Health During Partners’ Pregnancy (MHDPP) questionnaire was employed to collect data from three Maternal and Child Health Care Centers in public hospitals. A total of 449 participants completed the questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the characteristics of the sample and the main variables. Chi-square tests were conducted to find the relationship between the pregnancy trimester and the specific Couvade Syndrome symptom. Jordanian expectant fathers experienced high rates of Couvade Syndrome (59.1%). The prevalence of Couvade Syndrome among the participants is considered to be the highest reported rate when compared to the results of previous studies. This rate may be due to the tendency among men in Jordan to have a strong desire for children soon after marriage and to have a strong commitment to family life. With a better understanding of the expectant father’s response to pregnancy, health-care providers would be better able to provide them with the necessary support and education. This could contribute to the health and well-being of expectant fathers and their families.

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“…Furthermore, investigation of mental health status and its components among the fathers indicated that physical complaints were more prominent than other components. A study in India intending to examine the status of first time fathers showed that tympanites (89.56%) and change in appetite (82.69%) were the main physical symptoms reported by fathers during transition to fatherhood (22).…”

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Characterizing Mental Health Status of Couples in High-Risk Pregnancy and its Relevant CharacteristicsNayere

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International Journal of Women’s Health and Reproduction Scienc

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Introduction Pregnancy becomes a high-risk situation when either maternal or fetal health and life are compromised by pregnancy-related or other diseases (1). The prevalence of high-risk pregnancy grew during 1994-2013 (2). The incidence of high-risk pregnancies in Iran was reported to be about 63.5% according to a study by Kashani et al in Gorgan (3). In 2010, 287 000 pregnancy-related deaths were reported, 99% of which occurred in developing countries (4). High-risk pregnancies are stressful and this stress, during pregnancy, will lead to an increased arterial blood pressure and reduced utero-placent blood flow (5). Not only women but also their husbands are engaged in the psychological effects of high-risk pregnancy (6). Studies in this field have demonstrated that various factors affect the mental health of the couples during pregnancy. A history of mental health disorder, lack of adequate family support, single mothers and physical disorders are among the factors believed to have a negative effect on mental health during pregnancy (7). There is no doubt about the impact of the socio-cultural context as well as the quality and quantity of services provided in each society, on the mental health status of couples during pregnancy (8). Although the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have recommended policies for integrating mental health services into primary health care, there are various barriers to prenatal care for pregnant mothers, particularly in lowor middle-income countries. Such barriers include lack of access to prenatal health care services, fear of being labeled when receiving mental health services, lack of expertise in mental health service providers, insufficient delivery of health care services, and poor understanding of mental Abstract Objectives: Considering the increasing morbidity and mortality in high-risk pregnancies, it is essential to identify the mental health status of women during their pregnancy since this type of pregnancy is associated with the stress for the women and also their spouses. The present study was designed to determine the mental health status of the couples in high-risk pregnancies and its respective characteristics. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on couples faced with high-risk pregnancy situations in hospitals and public health centers of Gorgan during 2016-2017. The sample size included 375 couples who were selected by cluster random sampling technique based on the inclusion criteria. Four questionnaires were used to collect the required data. Descriptive and analytical statistics were employed to analyze the obtained data. Results: The results of the study showed that 31.7% of mothers and 25.6% of fathers had mental disorders in high-risk pregnancy situations. Examining the mental health relevant characteristics, the findings indicated an inverse relationship among the following variables: duration of marriage (P = 0.041), number of children (P = 0.050), maternal age (P = 0.018), number of...

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Midwifery and Sexuality

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In the Western World, the man’s role in pregnancy has long appeared somewhat limited. After the joint activity of creating the pregnancy, the man barely got attention till the birth, and even then, he was often portrayed as nervously smoking in the waiting room. Nowadays, that has become very different in some parts of the world, where men participate in birth, antenatal classes, and parenting courses. This chapter addresses the male partner’s reality, going beyond only his role during the birth or as a father-to-be. It will also look into the psychological and existential changes he faces throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and discuss the physical (and even hormonal) changes that can happen to him and affect his sexuality. It also elaborates on the man’s sexual life during and after this life-changing experience. One reason to pay good attention to this area is that postpartum, the difference between the man’s and the woman’s sexuality can become a hot topic and even a severe couple problem.The other reason to address this area is that, in many places, midwifery is a nearly complete female profession that hence almost exclusively deals with women’s issues. However, for good, family-focused care, the midwife needs some understanding of the ‘male perspective’, as addressed in this chapter.This chapter is part of ‘Midwifery and Sexuality’, a Springer Nature open-access textbook for midwives and related healthcare professionals.

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