couvade

[US]/kuːˈvɑːd/
[UK]/kuˈvæd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a practice where a husband exhibits symptoms of pregnancy or pretends to be ill during his partner's childbirth
Word Forms
Pluralcouvades

Phrases & Collocations

couvade syndrome

couvade effect

couvade response

couvade behavior

couvade fathers

couvade rituals

couvade symptoms

couvade culture

couvade practices

couvade studies

Example Sentences

during pregnancy, some fathers experience couvade symptoms.

couvade is often seen as a psychological response to impending fatherhood.

researchers study couvade to understand paternal bonding.

some cultures have rituals associated with couvade practices.

couvade can include physical symptoms like nausea and fatigue.

the phenomenon of couvade varies across different societies.

understanding couvade can help improve prenatal care for fathers.

some men feel a strong emotional connection through their couvade experience.

couvade syndrome is often dismissed as mere sympathy pains.

exploring the causes of couvade can reveal insights into fatherhood.

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