You Just Found Out She’s Pregnant. Now What?

What to Do Next

Receiving the news that your partner is pregnant can be overwhelming, but how you handle this moment can shape your path forward. It is important to stay grounded and thoughtful. Here are some key steps to help you navigate this challenging time with care, responsibility, and communication.

• Don’t panic. Don’t make rushed assumptions about what you should or shouldn’t do. Rash decisions are typically not the best decisions.

• Accept responsibility for your part and contribution in this situation. Stay involved and be a part of the outcome.

• Dedicate and take some time to figure out what you want to happen with this pregnancy and why. The whys are just as important as the what.

• Discussion with your partner. Don’t just talk at her to tell her what you want. Communicate with her and listen to what she wants to happen with this pregnancy. Hear her whys as well.

• Use your available resources. Find experienced and wise, trustworthy counsel. Talk to others who have been in your same or similar position to see what they did and how they handled their situation. Discover what their wins were and what their regrets were too.

If you need more practical pregnancy journey tips from a man’s perspective, reach out to Lans at Pregnancy Support Services. He is here to help and would love to hear from you.