This sympathetic syndrome makes Fathers feel pregnant
etimes.in / Apr 23, 2026, 01:47 (IST)
Fathers-to-be can experience physical and emotional symptoms mirroring pregnancy, a phenomenon known as Couvade syndrome or sympathetic pregnancy. This condition, affecting a significant percentage of expectant fathers, involves symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and food cravings. Researchers suggest these changes, including hormonal and brain shifts, signify a father's empathy and readiness for parenthood.