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One time I was pregnant. There were some simple things that I really wanted from my partner but at the time, I was too emotional to ask for them in a constructive way. Being a parent is a radical experience, and the starting point is the pregnant part. If you can provide an environment that is comfortable to your pregnant partner, the pregnancy, the birth, and the first months of insanity can be greatly improved. I believe that a pregnant woman's needs are totally within the scope of what you can do.
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Most everyone wants their work to be appreciated, especially in relationships. When someone is working hard, it makes the experience more enjoyable to know that it is not in vain. Your lady is creating a human being without even knowing what she is doing. The baby is being made from parts of her body. It's totally insane and powerful, and if just once a day, you let her know that her body is amazing and doing a good job, you will make her happier.
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Also, the wonderful author was maybe too indirect for some folks to get the part about "the hormones that put.....will help get the baby out." Getting aroused, especially by nipple stimulation, helps get the uterus ready to work hard----and will make her feel beautiful, too.
Oh yeah, after awhile in labor, applying a really warm blanket to her lower back, w/no warning, will be the best thing that she's felt for many months!
And last, after nine months of being made much of, and receiving presents, suddenly ALL attention goes to the new kid on the block. If you, and a few others, will bring her little gifts, yummies, funnies, pretties, and especially something tailored to her particular likes will remind her of how important and loved she is. Not usually much of a problem, but this would be "advanced, graduate level" expression of support and esteem.
Beautiful 'ible! (Sorry about the length here, but this was as short as I could get it....)
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Advice:
Clean the toilet, deal with the trash, help with dishes without being asked to. On a regular basis. She will rave about you forever if you do this.
Another tip for newly-married guys: women LOVE to pretend you think of nothing but them, all the time. Therefore, the best and most awesome thing you can do is plan something to do with her, taking into account her schedule and everything (even look in her day planner, or on her calendar, for a good day/time), and then surprise her with it. The more elaborate the planning, the more it makes her feel super special!