Mr Mum Pregnancy Phenomenon

Read an article on internet talking about "Mr Mum Pregnancy Phenomenon". Also known as Couvade Syndrome.

Whereby some fathers-to-be experience symptoms of pregnancy right along with their pregnant partners. Although it's hard to determine the frequency of Couvade, some researchers estimate that anywhere from 11 to 65 percent of expectant fathers experience some symptoms. And while the symptoms of Couvade Syndrome are thought to be largely psychosomatic, they are very real for the men who are suffering from nausea, vomiting, weight gain, loss of appetite, insomnia, heartburn, headaches, mood swings, backaches, and itchy skin.

Some men even report having abdominal pains while their partners are in labor. Generally the symptoms appear towards the end of the pregnancy, although they have been known to begin as early as the end of the first trimester.

So if you are experiencing Couvade, rest assured that there is a cure: childbirth. The symptoms disappear almost immediately after the baby is born. In the meantime, spend this Father's Day indulging in your current craving and nursing your aching back on the couch with your pregnant partner; after all, misery does love company.