A couple's continued communication regarding their intimacy during pregnancy is no different than any other aspect of their lives together; and it can help the couple to grow stronger in their relationship. Pregnancy is a very emotional time for women and with the added "physical" changes it can alter her feelings about physical intimacy. For some women there may be stronger desires for physical intimacy, but for other women there may a decline. It depends on the woman, her attitudes about her developing mothering role, her physical discomforts, and her energy level. In addition, if she is having a high risk pregnancy there may be medical restrictions placed on her as well. Men also undergo many emotional changes during pregnancy as well. How a man may see himself as a father and his partner as a mother may have an impact on his libido as well. Some men feel they may "hurt" the baby (or his wife), or perhaps culturally there may be prohibitions during certain times of the pregnancy as well. If the pregnancy is continuing normally, and the couple communicate their needs, feelings, and desires in their relationship then there can be mutual respect for each other during this "special" time. Showing love by being considerate to one another (for example exchanging a back-rub or foot massage) can be very satisfying as well as holding hands, spending quiet time alone listening to music or taking walks, and even cuddling together can do much to enhance a loving relationship.