What do you know about morning sickness man syndrome instead of wife?

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The article is written by Master, Doctor Nguyen Nhu Thu Truc - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
When the wife is pregnant and has severe morning sickness, many husbands also have symptoms similar to morning sickness, such as anxiety, mood swings, nausea, weight gain, body aches. This symptom in men is known as husband-to-wife syndrome.

1. Morning husband syndrome instead of wife

Spouse syndrome, or empathic pregnancy, is a term that describes a condition in which healthy men whose wives are pregnant, also experience pregnancy-related symptoms, similar to morning sickness. . Some studies show that morning sickness is relatively common for men, but this is not a psychiatric symptom or a recognized disease. On the other hand, many studies suggest that this syndrome stems from psychological causes, stress, or hormonal effects in the body.

2. Manifestations of morning sickness instead of wife

Symptoms associated with gestational surrogate mother syndrome have been reported in many countries and organizations. However, these manifestations are not the same in all husbands and usually only occur in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy.
2.1. Nervousness: Morning sickness causes even the coldest husbands to experience restless nights, heartburn, and unusual fatigue during their wife's pregnancy. It seems that "baby's father" is likely to share his anxiety while "baby's mother" is pregnant.
To overcome this symptom, go see other “fathers” because many of them are likely to be experiencing the same jitters as you and will show empathy. This will help you feel better and control your symptoms more effectively.
2.2. Nausea vomiting

It is strange to see a man with severe morning sickness in the morning, a symptom that is only found in pregnant women. However, it does happen to those who suffer from morning sickness in lieu of a wife, even though it is caused by the increase in the female hormone estrogen during pregnancy. But the culprit is not estrogen, men experience severe morning sickness likely as a result of the anxiety mentioned above, or an unreasonable change in diet.
In fact, many husbands often eat more to minimize the stress of seeing their wives suffering from morning sickness during pregnancy. In this case, gentlemen, please maintain regular physical activity, pay attention to eating right and avoid looking to alcohol to relieve stress.
2.3. Mood swings Not only in pregnant women, symptoms of mood swings also occur in husbands whose wives are pregnant. In fact, this change is due to the effects of hormones in the body, the underlying cause is the same in both men and women, both due to the action of the nerves.
Having a baby is a huge deal. The feeling of "going to be a father" will almost change the lives of husbands whose wives are suffering from morning sickness. Consequences can lead to less sleep at night, more thinking and even more mixed emotions in the minds of those who are considered the breadwinners. All of these concerns are natural reflexes, and a re-balancing of life is absolutely necessary. Men need to understand that there is no need to be a truly perfect father, and simply learn to accept that.
2.4. Changes in sexual desire During pregnancy, a woman often has a certain change in sexual desire. However, husbands also experience the same thing. Some men are extremely interested in the body of their pregnant wife, while others are shy.
Some men feel inspired by the thought of having children, while others are exhausted just thinking about it. Some parents are so worried about the risk of hurting the baby that they don't even think about having sex. However, for most pregnant couples, sex is virtually risk-free.
If pregnancy affects libido, couples should at least try to maintain intimacy. While sex is just one way to show intimacy and "rekindle" feelings, there are plenty of other ways to get closer without having to have sex. It's important to find ways to get as much contact as possible with your partner and share your true feelings both in and out of the bedroom.
2.5. Weight gain is a sign that the husband is pregnant instead of his wife

A woman with a larger belly can be a sign of pregnancy, and the weight increases as the pregnancy progresses. However, one study found that men also gained an average of 14 pounds (6kg) over the course of their wife's pregnancy. In fact, most bearded men will eat more than usual when dining with their pregnant wife. However, a more likely culprit is cortisol, known as the "stress hormone", because it is secreted in abundance when we are stressed, especially when watching our wife suffer from severe morning sickness. Cortisol will regulate insulin levels and thus affect blood sugar consumption. So your body may feel hungry when it really isn't.
To overcome this situation, men should set up a moderate diet, prepare healthy snacks to cope when hungry. Besides, should increase exercise to lose weight and limit stress.
2.6. Soreness in many parts of the body The symptoms of morning sickness syndrome can stem from obvious causes, but others are difficult to explain. For example, husbands repeatedly suffered from toothaches, backaches, headaches, leg cramps and other pains, which were reported in various studies on empathic pregnancy syndrome. Researchers have yet to find any explanation for these concomitant aches and pains, but it's most likely a psychological problem. In this case, the man may need pain medication or psychotherapy, depending on the doctor's judgment.

3. How to treat morning sickness husband syndrome instead of wife

Doctors and psychologists all agree that couples should discuss the future of their children regularly, in order to reduce pressure on the role of father and mother. In addition, the doctor also encourages husbands to see their roles and responsibilities more positively when their wives are pregnant.
An effective treatment for morning sickness is to make husbands feel important by taking special classes on parenting or giving birth and support. after birth. More specifically, taking the time to prepare for your wife's birth, take care of your pregnant wife, and learn how to be a good father can help alleviate some of the anxiety and fear.

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Article referenced source: Mayoclinic