Title - Cal not feeling involved in pregnancy Tags - sapstory
Once upon a time, there was …
- Lady said she needed to find a way to convince husband to have scan
- First time we realised that partner’s might not be as keen
Every day …
- Apparent resistance from some dad’s
- Some dads sat and didn’t engage; disinterested
One day …
- Maria and I were discussing her long-term aim for SAP
- Main purpose: provide a place where pregnant women feel safe, valued and acknowledged
- I asked: what about partner’s - how do they fit into the aim?
Because of that …
- Said I noticed - during pregnancy with Mabel - that focus of health professionals 100% on mum; not eye contact from most
- That’s ok - women are doing all the work
- But in antenatal classes - and when baby born - expectation to pull weight; suddenly a partnership
Because of that …
- Discussed how it helped women for loved ones to be involved in scan
Because of that …
- Maria said you can feel like it’s you against the world when pregnant BECAUSE all the focus is on you
- When you feel the presence and involvement of loved ones; don’t feel alone; makes you feel safe
Until finally …
- Appreciated importance of involvement of partner and loved ones; not just after birth, from the very beginning
- Discovered how critical involving loved one’s is to long-term aim for SAP
Ever since then …
- I believe Maria already tried to involve partner’s in the scan; mentioned in a lot of feedback and testimonials
- Since this discovery (clarification of reason for importance); started paying special attention to loved ones, not just at scan but in whole experience from first interaction with SAP; e.g. asking for name of guest so Maria can
- Developed my own appreciation of how important it is to proactively involve myself in the pregnancy; will make more effort if/when pregnant again
To teach or glorify a value linked to them buying what you are selling
Values:
Involvement of loved ones Safety
Point:
Can feel like it’s you against the world when pregnant. When your loved ones are involved, makes you feel safe; not alone.
Benefit:
Maria actively tries to involve all partner’s, children, family, friends in scan.