Question

Rachel is four months pregnant and has experienced weight gain, mood swings, and nausea throughout her pregnancy. Her romantic partner, Ross, reports experiencing similar symptoms since the onset of Rachel's pregnancy. What is going on with Ross? Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer:

The condition is called couvade, or sympathetic pregnancy.

Explanation:

When pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, weight gain, mood swings and bloating occur in men, the condition is called couvade, or sympathetic pregnancy. Depending on the human culture, couvade can also encompass ritualized behavior by the father during the labor and delivery of his child.