Dad Psych
New or expectant dad? Freaking out? Say no more. Every Wednesday, we break it down so you don’t have a breakdown.
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We skip the generic ChatGPT answers and get to the real meat; practical and realistic ways to reduce stress as you enter fatherhood.
PLUS: 'New Dad' camp
PLUS: Stethoscopes for expecting dads
Simply put, when we’re in "the mood" for mating, our testosterone increases. However, during pregnancy, as our partner grows the new baby, our testosterone levels drop, signalling a shift in priorities.
Hopefully, this rain won’t last too long... but recognizing symptoms early is crucial for any dad’s mental health, especially if you’re a first-time parent dealing with depression for the first time.
Couvade syndrome, or sympathetic pregnancy, is a condition where men experience pregnancy-like symptoms when their partner is pregnant.
This is something many guys go through, and often, they bury it in typical bloke fashion. But what if I told you that some of these feelings might actually be signs of a specific type of depression?
So what does this mean for you? With lower testosterone, you might find yourself becoming more patient, less confrontational, and better at parental care and nurturing.
Becoming a dad can hit you hard, sometimes pushing you to uncharacteristic behaviors. Many dads-to-be might reach for a drink (or 57) during this time. But why?
