A woman is in her fourth month of pregnancy and is in the clinic for a scheduled visit. She confides to the nurse that her husband seems detached and is no longer interested in hearing about the pregnancy. Which action by the nurse is best?
A.
Explain that paternal reactions vary widely.
B.
Offer a referral to a marriage counselor.
C.
Reassure the woman that this behavior changes after the birth.
D.
Tell her that men are usually jealous of the baby.
ANS: A
Men's reactions to pregnancy and impending childbirth vary widely, from alienation to nurturing to dominance. The nurse should provide guidance by explaining the different paternal responses. A referral to a marriage counselor may or may not be needed. Simply reassuring the woman that this behavior will go away is not accurate or helpful. Stating that men are usually jealous is stereotypical and inaccurate.
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