Prison of the Heart of the Former
The cauvade syndrome

Liana wiped her tears. He immediately stepped into the examination room again. With trembling hands, he stretched out that flat object. Again, a clear grain dripped back from the corner of his eye. The doctor smiled at Liana.

The examination continues. Liana was asked to lie on top of the gurney. Andra followed from behind. The nurse undid a little Liana's clothes, then put a little gel on her stomach. The doctor starts to move the transducer.

"It's her pregnancy bag, yes, Mom," the doctor pointed out with the ultrasound device "that's like this kidney bean, the fetus." The doctor smiled explaining.

They were silent for a moment. The doctor frowned looking at the monitor screen. He moved the transducer back, then smiled happily.

"Well, it turns out the fetus is twins. There's two here. It can be seen, right?" ask Doctor.

Liana and Andra's eyes sparkled at the doctor's words. They did not expect, will soon be given two children at once.

"Twin, Doc?" reset Liana.

"Yes" replied the doctor. "Pregnancy period, has entered 10 weeks. Since these are twins, please take care of the nutritional intake, yes."

The nurse removed the rest of the gel from Liana's stomach. Then, Andra helped Liana down from the top of the gurney. They went back to talking to the doctor.

Doctors give a lot of instructions about pregnancy. Not to forget, Doctors also prescribe vitamins for Liana.

"What's normal if I don't have morning sickness?" ask Liana. He could not deny, there was a little fear, if the fetus is in trouble. Lately, Liana only felt a little dizzy and nauseous. However, not to vomit, like pregnant women.

"Momies do not experience morning sickness. Some are more sensitive smell, behavior changes, changes in appetite, there are various. As long as the mother-to-be fulfills the child's nutrition early on, there will be no problems with the fetus."

Hearing the Doctor's explanation, Liana heaved a sigh of relief. However, when the Doctor turned his eyes to Andra, he laughed. The man turned wrong, seeing the Doctor laughing at him.

"It seems, it's passed on to the father-to-be" the doctor pointed at Andra.

"There was. It is called cauvade syndrome or sympathetic pregnancy. Well, it seems, prospective fathers love prospective mothers very much, yes. To the extent, willing to feel the symptoms of pregnancy that should be natural mother-to-be."

"Are you sick of vomiting?" liana asked in a whisper.

Andra tried to remember, since when he had the syndrome mentioned by the Doctor earlier.

"Gak, anyway. But, I feel tired, emotional, and limp." Andra mentioned what she was going through.

"Well, that's a symptom of couvade syndrome" the doctor said.

"Then, how do you handle it, Doc?" This time, Andra asked.

"Together with pregnant women. Maintain nutritional intake and stay relaxed. But please take good care. Because, not a few of the fathers who experience a sympathetic pregnancy, end up with depression. If emotions, Mr. Andra, are increasingly unstable, I recommend seeing a psychiatrist. From now on, no problem."

"What's the symptom, it can't heal, Doc?" ask Andra again.

"It should, it will disappear on its own, after passing through the initial trimester, then back in the final trimester, and disappear after the baby is born," explained the Doctor.

Liana looked at her husband. Meanwhile, the doctor explained, that Andra can overcome the depression that may occur, by consulting with experts. However, eliminating the syndrome, will not be able to.

After hearing the Doctor's explanation, Liana and Andra said goodbye. When they came out, they didn't realize that Fia saw them. The girl stared at the name of the poly stamped there.

"Suckers! You've taken everything. Our game is not over Liana. Just wait!" mumbling Fia