Pregnancy and birth are not the sole territory of women nowadays.
Men, too, have become more involved, with some even joining their spouses in the birthing room to experience the birthing process as much as they can.
But you can do lots of things to support your wife even before the actual birth.
Here are the top five advice on how dads can participate in their partners' pregnancy.

1. Give emotional support.
   Being pregnant is stressful physically and emotionally.
   This is the time that the expectant mother needs the support, not just of anyone, but that of the father of her child.
   The dad can show support by helping around the house, telling her that he loves her, that she's beautiful, and so on.
   Let your partner feel good about herself especially since her hormones are wreaking havoc on her emotions, including her self-esteem.
   
2. Join your partner during her visits to the doctor.
   This is an important time that you can share together.
   You will both learn what needs to be done to have a healthy pregnancy.
   You can help your partner remember what she needs to take or do to have a healthy baby.
   Especially for new parents, it is easy to get information overload.
   If there are two of you asking questions and getting information, you'll be more well-prepared in dealing with the pregnancy.
   
3. Adopt a healthy lifestyle.
   It would be easier for your wife to maintain a healthy lifestyle if you practice it yourself.
   Needless to say, smoking is a no-no during pregnancy.
   Even if your wife doesn't smoke, you also have to stop smoking because second-hand smoke is harmful to the baby.
   Make sure that you and your wife eat healthy and get regular exercise.
   Gaining too much weight will make the birthing process more difficult and can pose lots of health risks to both mother and child.
   
4. Attend birthing classes with your partner.
   Preparing for the big day is an exciting time for you and your wife.
   Even if you don't join her in the birthing room (maybe the stress and blood is just too much for you), you can still share the excitement of learning what is happening inside your partner's body.
   The baby becomes more real to you.
   But most important of all, when the time comes for the baby to come out, you are ready and will be of much help to your wife.
   
5. Make time for intimacy.
   Pregnancy brings couples closer than ever before.
   Talk about your feelings and insecurities about becoming new parents.
   Be physically intimate.
   Spend quiet time together.
   Your wife needs you now more than ever.
   Be there for her and take advantage of this special time to bond and make your relationship stronger.