Beside Her - A workbook for men whose partners are pregnant. Pregnancy changes everything for her: her body, her mind, her sleep, her sense of self. And much of what she goes through mentally stays unspoken, because pregnancy is so often celebrated only as a blessing.

You want to help. You just may not know how. Beside Her is a workbook for that.

Written by the counsellors at Hibiscus Counselling, Chennai, it helps you understand what your partner is experiencing, trimester by trimester, and shows you how to show up for her in ways that genuinely matter. It's rooted in the realities of Indian homes: parents and in-laws with opinions, traditions and rituals, work pressures, and the quiet expectation that men should simply "manage."

Inside, you'll find:

- Clear, practical education on what happens to her body and mind through pregnancy - The emotional side of pregnancy that rarely gets talked about - How to support her through tiredness, worry, mood changes and fear - Navigating family, in-laws and well-meaning advice together - Your own feelings about becoming a father, and where to put them - Preparing your relationship for life after the baby arrives

Each section pairs easy-to-read guidance with reflective prompts and space to write, so you understand her better and understand yourself too.

Because the best support during pregnancy is someone who stays beside her.

Who it's for: Husbands and partners of pregnant women, first-time fathers, and any man who wants to be truly present through pregnancy.