My husband has started gaining some weight ever since I got pregnant. I'm wondering if this is a common thing for partners to experience during their wife's pregnancy? Has anyone else noticed this with their husbands?
Oh my god, yes! My husband has gained more weight than me in this second trimester, it's hilarious. Is your husband also eating all your leftover pregnancy cravings or is it just mine?
I actually got so worried when my husband started complaining of bloating and weight gain along with me! I thought something was wrong, but then our doctor laughed and said it's very common for partners. Don't worry, they lose it once the baby keeps them running!
I totally understand why you're wondering about this, and it is actually very common! My husband also gained weight because of sympathy eating and my own anxiety about food. Don't worry, it's totally normal and quite sweet.
It's actually a known thing called Couvade syndrome, or sympathy weight! My husband (who is a doctor) says men often eat more due to stress or just joining in on the wife's midnight snack runs. Totally normal!
Haha, yes, my husband developed a proper dad bod by the time I delivered! It's so beautiful how partners emotionally sync up with us, even down to the cravings and weight gain. Enjoy this phase together.
