During pregnancy, your romantic relationship is bound to change. You will still be a couple, but you will also begin to grow into your respective roles as parents.

Your body will tell you to slow down and rest more; his instinct will tell him to look after you no matter how independent you normally are. 

Watch out for pregnancy blues! Your pregnancy hormones may make you moody and too tired for intimacy, particularly during the first trimester. Most women’s sexual appetite returns with a vengeance in month 4, however, you may still have many unanswered questions about pregnancy and sex, such as what is safe and whether your partner’s libido will be affected. 

Spare a thought for your partner during this exciting and scary time. Is your shared pregnancy making him feel intimidated, helpless, overwhelmed? Talk to him about it if he is the talking type. If not, include him in as many preparations as you can: painting the nursery, packing the hospital suitcase, choosing the baby’s name. 

Above all, make sure he knows he is still number one. Plan a babymoon together (a babymoon is your last honeymoon before the baby is born) or better still, surprise him with one.  

What else can you do to keep the fire burning in your relationship? Share your advice with other mothers-to-be while you relax and socialise online at Kidspot Social. 

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