A young man accompanies his wife to her regular visit. He tells the nurse that for some reason he feels like he is the one who is pregnant. The nurse recognizes that a male can experience couvade
What are the possible signs and symptoms that he may be experiencing? (Select all that apply.) a. Hysteria d. Mood changes
b. Weight gain e. Abdominal pain
c. Nausea and vomiting f. Food craving
B, C, D, E, F
The custom of taking on symptoms of pregnancy and childbirth by the man is called couvade. The symptoms may appear around the third month or at delivery and may include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, weight gain, food cravings, fatigue, and mood swings. There are many different theories that identify possible reasons for this condition; these include sympathy and identification with the pregnant woman, being left out, feeling guilty about putting the woman in this condition, or the stress of living in such an unpredictable situation.
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