[header] How to take care of your wife or girlfriend during pregnancy [title] Go with her to doctor appointments. [step] Depending on your wife or girlfriend's health and age, she may be going to the doctor or midwife a lot. Going with her to as many appointments as you can is important.
[header] How to take care of your wife or girlfriend during pregnancy [title] Go with her to doctor appointments. [step] Depending on your wife or girlfriend's health and age, she may be going to the doctor or midwife a lot. Going with her to as many appointments as you can is important.
Doctors do not want to have to do a lot of driving to get to and from the doctor's office and for the most part the doctor knows where your wife is. [substeps] Most pregnant women require at least a week to get a visit from her doctor to make sure she is pregnant. Call her doctor or midwife before heading out. [substeps] Depending on your health, your wife or girlfriend may go to the doctor in your house most days during pregnancy. Although doctor visits are not recommended if your wife or girlfriend has other health conditions such as miscarriage or a stroke, you do have the time to visit her doctor. Depending on your situation, this will depend on the cause of the pregnancy. She may need help walking up the stairs, undressing for the appointment, and so on. Your presence at the appointments also demonstrates your role as a new parent, and shows support.