Pregmancy: Like Pregnancy, But For Men

Men can get pregnant too — well, not really, but at least they are now experiencing some of our pain and craziness.

Pregnancy is not just for the woman to suffer through anymore. To our benefit, men are getting more involved in the nine months. Some are even experiencing the same symptoms as their pregnant counterparts, acquiring mood swings, cravings, and nesting instincts.

A new study of over 2,000 expectant fathers found that 1 our of 4 were experiencing their own “pregmancy.” The concept is actually incredibly cute and meaningful for moms-to-be. New daddies are finding themselves so emotionally involved with the pregnancy, that usual female symptoms are entering their bodies too. Attending breathing classes, visiting the doctor to get ultrasounds, and getting finely tuned to their partner’s every need throughout the nine months are all situations that understandably bring the daddy in and make him just as a part of the pregnancy as the mom — well, as much as he could be.

The numbers show it all with 56 percent of daddies experienced nesting instincts while preparing for their new addition to the family, cleaning and creating a fitting space for their newborns. Mood swings were reported in 26 percent of dads-to-be, 10 percent had food cravings, 6 percent experienced nausea, unconnected to any other medical issue, and 3 percent actually experienced imaginary pregnancy pains.

Men seem to really want to be a part of the whole experience as much as they possibly can. It is no longer running to the store for ice cream to quell the cravings of their partner, but they are now getting the ice cream for themselves! With a quarter of dads getting this involved voluntarily, the future seems bright for new mommies and their bundles of joy. The “dud” dad may soon be a thing of the past. Hell, after experiencing even a slice of the pain and emotions we have to go through, maybe they will finally get how hard it is to be a woman.

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