Supportive partner is vital for maintaining a smooth pregnancy: Mariyam Nafees

In a recent appearance on Nida Yasir's morning show, glowing expectant mother and actress Mariyam Nafees shared her version of the relatable struggles of pregnancy. Mariyam announced her first pregnancy with her husband and filmmaker Amman Ahmed in a cute Instagram post last November. Referring jokingly to her inevitable pregnancy-induced weight gain, Mariyam added, "In the work that we do, we have to be in front of the screen and people, so we get conscious about gaining weight – I feel that everything looks swollen!"

Regarding pregnancy-safe exercises, Mariyam noted that she had been advised by her trainer friend to continue her fitness routine as before without adding anything new. "Of course, that does not mean that you start weight-lifting, but you can continue with training," said Mariyam, and added, "No one tells you how difficult it becomes to do things like saying your prayers!"

Mariyam also credited having a supportive partner as vital for maintaining a smooth pregnancy. Recalling her doctor's appointments and scans – all of which were attended by Amman – Mariyam expressed sympathy for the women she had seen who had always come alone, even on weekends.

"It made me appreciate my husband. I didn't even have to tell him," said Mariyam warmly, who remains convinced that fathers can bond with their baby before the birth if they are involved in antenatal care. "It was a joy to watch him look at the scans. It was so beautiful."

RELATED POST

COMMENTS