As soon tests for pregnancy are confirmed to be positive, many Kenyan dads begin to feel the pressure to participate in the journey and offer as much support as they can. However, they usually feel insecure and have fears about their ability to support their partner appropriately. In most cases, they battle with these fears without disclosing them to anyone else.
Some of the fears that new dads in Kenya have about the pregnancy journey and subsequent delivery include:
Fear of complications
It is a known fact in Kenya that women sometimes lose their lives because of complications that could arise during pregnancy or when delivering babies, whether in a public and private hospital. For many dads, the fear that they might lose their partner or baby is a real worry that they only get over once the doctor confirms that everything went well in the delivery room. You can read more about common pregnancy complications and precautions you can take here https://www.motherhood101.co.ke/knowledge-base/pregnancy/pregnancy-complications/common-pregnancy-complications/
Fear of providing for the family
The addition of a new member of the family directly affects the budget of any home. When their partner is pregnant, many Kenyan dads feeling the pressure to provide more and begin to look for ways to increase their income. Most times, their ability to provide adequately for the new family gives them satisfaction.
Fear of being a great dad
For most women, taking care of a new baby is much easier than most first time dads as they feel inadequate about their ability to handle the baby. To get over the feeling of inadequacy, new dads are advised to focus on doing their best and soon they will be confident of being the best parent to their children.
