Have you ever heard of a man having sympathy pains when his wife is pregnant? It may sound somewhat curious or even silly to other people. Why would a man actually experience comparable symptoms when he has few physical characteristics similar to those of a woman? Is it all in his head? The term for sympathy symptoms is “couvades.” It is quite real and does not only relate to pregnancy. Parents often feel pain when their children are in pain, as do other people in close and loving relationships. It makes sense if you think about it. How many of … Continue reading →