syndrome culture-bound syndrome Couvade syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Couvade_syndrome https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q852094 A proposed condition in which a partner experiences some of the same symptoms and behavior as an expectant parent. These most often include minor weight gain, altered hormone levels, morning nausea, and disturbed sleep patterns. In more extreme cases, symptoms can include labor pains, fatigue, postpartum depression, and nosebleeds. Couvade syndrome is not recognized as a real syndrome by many medical professionals. sympathetic pregnancy couvade The Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices The Complete Dictionary of Sexology