Alfred Vargas, and his wife, Yasmine Espiritu Vargas, are expecting their fourth child.
The actor and politician shared how he's been supporting Yasmine. He said she has been dealing with a "very sensitive" pregnancy.
"I treat her like a queen, like a princess. Kasi everything she likes, I try my best to get it, lalo na pag naglilihi siya," the councilor of Quezon City District 5 told Smart Parenting during the GMA Gala 2023 in July.
Alfred revealed his wife has been suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum. It is the medical term for severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. He said Yasmine experienced this in her third pregnancy, but what it makes it more difficult is she is also suffering from generalized anxiety disorder or GAD. "Suddenly, nagkaka-panic attack siya without reason," he explained. "And it's so hard."
Alfred and Yasmine have two daughters, Alexandra Milan and Aryanna Cassandra, and 4-year-old son Alfredo Cristiano IV. He said work and family are his priorities at the moment.
"I think, 'yun talaga 'yung nakakatulong sa kanya, if I take care of our children for her, para wala na siyang isipin na iba." —Alfred Vargas
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How partners can support their pregnant wives from Alfred Vargas
He shared some tips on how partners can support their wives during their pregnancy journey.
1. Let your pregnant wife enjoy their pregnancy cravings
Alfred shared how he fulfilled his wife's unusual pregnancy cravings. His wife wanted corn dogs, and so he looked for the available corn dogs in the area. "I got nine, nine corn dogs for her para makapili siya."
He maintained, "When she craves anything, you go out of your way to do it. 'Pag ito yung gusto niya, I really go to far, far away lands."
2. Put family first
The actor shared how he would have wanted his wife to be with him in the red carpet. However, he explained, "Pero okay lang kasi after this, I'll go home na kaagad. Wala munang labas-labas."
He also shared that he takes care of their three kids. He also makes sure they attend their lessons so his wife can have some time for herself. "I think, 'yun talaga 'yung nakakatulong sa kanya, if I take care of our children for her, para wala na siyang isipin na iba," he said.
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3. Give your pregnant wife massages
Another tip that Alfred shared is that he gives his wife massages, "Mga one hour, two hours. Minsan, makakatapos kami ng Netflix movie." It's common for pregnant women to experience back pain. These massages help relieve the pain and make them feel relaxed.
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4. Support your pregnant wife
Moms who are experiencing a delicate pregnancy, need a lot of support. Alfred mentioned that he ensures that he provides for all the needs of his wife. He is also strengthening her support system, which includes doctors because of her delicate pregnancy.
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How fatherhood changed Alfred Vargas
Alfred also shared with Smart Parenting how becoming a father changed his perspective.
"If I do this, will I make my children proud or not? Or if I do this project, will this leave a legacy and will this make the world a better place?" —Alfred Vargas
"Iba na yung Alfred Vargas ngayon eh, na bilang tatay. Even in public service, that's how I see it. That's how I see things differently na. Bilang tatay na," he said.
He continued, "Parang if I do this, will I make my children proud or not? Or if I do this project, will this leave a legacy and will this make the world a better place? Yung ganun na ako mag-isip ngayon."
He is grateful because fatherhood made him more mature and wise in his decisions, whether in life or at work.
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