A 37-year-old member asked:
could a man feel the symptoms of pregnancy?
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Dr. Gerard Honore answered
29 years experience Fertility Medicine
No, but: A man can't be pregnant, so it follows that whatever he feels is not a pregnancy symptom. Do you mean a 'sympathetic' sort symptom with his wife? Interesting question, i've not heard of that.
Answered on Mar 15, 2019
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Dr. John Chavez commented
37 years experience Clinical Psychology
Yes, in some cultures, men experience couvade, which is an experience of pregnancy symptoms.
Sep 10, 2012
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