The news that pregnancy can be transmitted is not entirely a myth. Although not physically contagious, pregnancy can be "transmitted" emotionally.
According to one study, pregnancy might be "contagious" to those who have friendship ties. This can happen because emotionally, the desire to have children can arise when you see a close friend already has children.
Emotionally contagious
One pregnancy myth that is still believed by the public is that pregnancy can be contagious. Pregnancy can actually be "contagious", but not through physical contact with friends who are pregnant, but through emotional contact.
Why is that? Research reveals, if you have peers who are pregnant, then chances are you will "get infected" about two years later. This is likely to occur because you will also be planning a pregnancy as soon as your friend is pregnant.
Why is the role of friends so important in influencing the decision? In that study it was revealed that friends have a strong influence in matters of having a baby, even though this influence is short-term.
In addition, human tendencies that always compare themselves with friends, especially peers, also have influence.
Generally, the desire to have children will be felt about two years after your friend gave birth. After that, the desire decreases. Based on this, it can be concluded that unconsciously, plans to have children can be influenced by the friendship environment.
The Importance of Emotional Readiness for Pregnancy
The "contagious" desire to have children immediately after seeing a pregnant friend or just getting a baby is actually fine, but don't neglect your readiness to be a parent. Remember, being a parent is a heavy responsibility and cannot be undertaken just to fulfill social demands.
So you want to have a baby, make sure you and your partner are really ready. Readiness is needed not only in financial terms, but also emotional readiness, because your life and your partner will experience major changes after having children.
Now, for those of you who are planning a pregnancy, here are some signs that you are emotionally ready:
Ready to "sacrifice" the things you like
You are ready to "sacrifice" the things you like, and be willing if you can't do it as often as you used to. You realize that the freedom to do things that you normally do, like partying or hanging out with friends, must be limited after you have children.
Can balance office and home affairs
When you are ready to have children, you must understand which will be your main priority later. If you are a working mother, you cannot overtime and go home late at night, because there is a little one who needs you at home.
Make sure your household runs in harmony
There is no need for a perfect marriage to have children, but make sure your household is in good condition and does not have serious problems, such as infidelity, domestic violence, or communication problems.
Even though pregnancy is physically contagious just a myth, but there is a possibility of being transmitted emotionally between peers. If you feel you are ready to become a parent, consult your obstetrician to start planning a pregnancy.
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