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My wife is 4 weeks pregnant and i am already experiencing couvade syndrome, such as tiredness, increased appetite and sleep insomnia.. is this normal?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Yes: Your symptoms and the timing are considered within the "normal" for couvade syndrome remember however, you wife gets the attention

Answered 1/10/2016

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A member asked:

My wife is 4 weeks pregnant and i am already experiencing couvade syndrome, such as tiredness, increased appetite and sleep insomnia.. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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