The birth of a baby can be both thrilling and overwhelming for a couple. As new parents, you may be surprised to find that most of your time and energy will be used to care for your baby. Lack of sleep along with emotional changes can put a strain on your relationship. Both you and your mate will have to make adjustments to care for your baby and to preserve your marriage. How can the Bible’s advice help you to deal with these challenges?

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “Love is patient and kind.” Also, love “does not look for its own interests, does not become provoked.” (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) As a new mother, you naturally focus your attention on your baby. However, your husband may begin to feel neglected, so do not forget that he too needs your attention. With patience and kindness, you can help him to feel needed and involved in caring for your child.

“You husbands . . . continue dwelling with them according to knowledge.” (1 Peter 3:7) Understand that your wife will spend most of her energy on your baby. She has new responsibilities and may be stressed, exhausted, or even depressed. At times, she may even get upset with you, but try to remain calm, because “the one slow to anger is better than a mighty man.” (Proverbs 16:32) Show discernment, and give her the support she needs.—Proverbs 14:29.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Fathers: Help your wife to care for the baby, even at night. Limit the amount of time you spend on other activities so that you can spend more time with your wife and your baby

• Mothers: When your husband offers to help you with the baby, accept his help. If he does not do the task perfectly, do not criticize him, but kindly show him how to do it

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “They will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) Even though you have a new member in your family, remember that you and your mate are still “one flesh.” Make every effort to keep your relationship strong.

Wives, be grateful for your husband’s help and support. Your expressions of appreciation can be “a healing.” (Proverbs 12:18) Husbands, tell your wife how much you love and value her. Praise her for the way she cares for the family.—Proverbs 31:10, 28.

“Let each one keep seeking, not his own advantage, but that of the other person.” (1 Corinthians 10:24) Always do what is best for your mate. As a couple, take the time to talk, commend, and listen to each other. Be unselfish when it comes to your sexual relationship. Consider your mate’s needs. The Bible says: “Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent.” (1 Corinthians 7:3-5) So discuss this subject honestly between the two of you. Your patience and understanding will strengthen your relationship.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Do not forget to make time for just the two of you

• Do little things that make your mate feel loved, such as sending a note or giving a small gift

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS: “From infancy you have known the holy writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation.” (2 Timothy 3:15) Plan what you will do to teach your baby. He has an amazing ability to learn, even before he is born. While still in the womb, your baby can recognize your voice and respond to your emotions. Read to him when he is still an infant. Even though he may not understand what you are reading, it can help him to enjoy reading when he is older.

Your baby is never too young to hear you talk about God. Let him hear you pray to Jehovah. (Deuteronomy 11:19) Even when you play together, talk about the things that God has made. (Psalm 78:3, 4) As your child grows up, he will sense your love for Jehovah and will learn to love him too.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Pray specifically for the wisdom to train your baby

• Repeat key words and ideas to your baby so that he will begin learning early

A gha da biẹ ọmọmọ, ọ keghi gbe ọmwa otiti, sokpan ẹi re iwinna kherhe ẹre ọ lelẹe khian. Ọ gha kpa uwa odin wẹẹ, ọmọ ne uwa da biẹ na, ẹre uwa ghi wa loo ẹghẹ hia kevbe ẹtin ne uwa mwẹ ya koko. Rhunmwuda ne uwa ghi na siosi ye ẹmwẹ ọmọ, uwa i khian ghi gha vbiẹ ẹse, kevbe ọna sẹtin ye egbe kan uwa ugbẹnso. Te uwẹ vbe ọmwa ne uwa gba rrọọ vbe orọnmwẹ gha ru afiwerriẹ eso ne uwa mieke na sẹtin gbaroghe ọmọ ne uwa biẹ kevbe ne uwa ye hoẹmwẹ egbe zẹvbe ọdọ vbe amwẹ. De vbene ibude nọ rre Baibol khian ya ru iyobọ ne uwa hẹ ne uwa ya sẹtin guẹ suan ighẹ avbe isievẹn na?

EMWI NE BAIBOL KHARE: “Te ahoẹmwọmwa zin egbe emwi, ọ vbe mwẹ itohan.” Kevbe wẹẹ, “emwi i daẹ, egbe i kaẹn.” (1 Kọrinti 13:4, 5) Zẹvbe okhuo nọ da biẹ, emwi nọ khẹke nọ, ne u gha mwẹ ẹghẹ ne ọmọ ne u biẹ. Vbọrhirhighayehẹ, odafẹn ruẹ sẹtin vbe gha roro ẹre wẹẹ u i ghi mwẹ ẹghẹ ne irẹn, rhunmwuda ọnii, vbe gha mwẹ ọnrẹn vbe orhiọn wẹẹ te ọ khẹke ne u vbe gha mwẹ ẹghẹ nẹ. Fẹko mwẹ iziengbe, kevbe u ghi vbe kue nọ ru iyobọ nuẹ ya gha gbaroghe ọmọ. Ẹghẹ nii, ẹi ghi roro wẹẹ te u yan irẹn fua.

‘Uwa ne avbe ọdọ . . . gha mwẹ amuroro da iran.’ (1 Pita 3:7) Ọ khẹke ne u rẹn wẹẹ te ọvbokhan ruẹ khian gha miẹn ẹsọn vbe ẹghẹ hia ya koko ọmọ ne uwa biẹ. Rhunmwuda iwinna ọghe ọgbọn na, nọ rre ọre izabọ, egbe sẹtin wọọ re, ra iro sẹtin vbe han rẹn. Ugbẹnso ọ sẹtin wa ya yọ ruẹ egbe, sokpan hia ne u ko udu rre, rhunmwuda wẹẹ “ọmwa ne ọ ziengbe, ẹre ọ maan sẹẹ ne ọ hẹ ẹtin.” (Itan 16:32) U ghi gha loo azanmemwi, ne u fẹko rhie iyobọ nọ gualọ nẹ. —Itan 14:29.

EMWI NE U GHA SẸTIN RU:

• Avbe Erha Emọ: Gu ọvbokhan ruẹ gha gbaroghe ovbi uwa, uhiẹn vbe ẹghẹ asọn. Fiaẹn kanmwa, ẹghẹ ne u te loo ye emwi ọvbehe ne u mieke na gha mwẹ ẹghẹ sayọ ne ọvbokhan ruẹ kevbe ovbuẹ

• Avbe Iye Emọ: Adeghẹ ọdafẹn ruẹ na gha hoo nọ ru iyobọ nuẹ ya gbaroghe ọmọ, u ghi miẹn ọnrẹn yi. Adeghẹ ọ ma ru ẹre se vbene u gualọe yi, ghẹ guẹ gui, u ghi fẹko ma re

EMWI NE BAIBOL KHARE: “Iran ghi gha re ọkpa.” (Gẹnẹsis 2:24) Agharhemiẹn wẹẹ uwa biẹ nẹ, ghẹ miamia wẹẹ “ọkpa” ẹre uwa ye khin.” Hia vbe odẹ ke odẹ ne u gie ahoẹmwọmwa ne uwa mwẹ da egbe gha wegbe sayọ.

Avbe amwẹ, uwa gha gbọyẹmwẹ ye iyobọ ne ọdafẹn uwa rhie ne uwa. U ruẹse kẹkan na ta sẹtin ‘mu ọmwa egbe rhaan.’ (Itan 12:18) Avbe ọdọ, uwa gha tama amwẹ ọghe uwa vbene uwa hoẹmwẹ iran hẹ. Uwa gha tian iran ye iwinna ne iran ye ne ẹgbẹe.—Itan 31:10, 28.

“Ọ ma ke ne ọmwa wa gha rẹn ọghe enegbe ẹre ọkpa, ọ kere ne ọ vbe gha rẹn ọghe emwa ọvbehe.” (1 Kọrinti 10:24) Gha ru emwi nọ ghi maan sẹ ne ọmwa ne uwa gba rrọọ vbe orọnmwẹ. Zẹvbe ọdọ vbe amwẹ, uwa gha gu egbe guan, uwa gha tian egbe uwa kevbe uwa ghi gha danmwehọ egbe. Uwa ghẹ gha mwẹ akhaẹn vbe ọ gha de ọghe na ru emwi ọdọ vbe amwẹ. Gha mwẹ amuroro daa ọmwa ne uwa gba rrọọ vbe orọnmwẹ. E Baibol khare wẹẹ: “Wa ghẹ gha ya emwi hin egbe unu, sokpan a ma wẹẹ, uwa gba taẹ nẹ wẹẹ ne uwa ru vberriọ la omwa ẹghẹ eso.” (1 Kọrinti 7:3-5) Rhunmwuda ọni, uwa wa koko tae zẹvbe ne uwa gualọe yi. Adeghẹ uwa na gha mwẹ iziengbe kevbe amuroro, ọna gha ye ahoẹmwọmwa ne uwa mwẹ daa egbe wegbe sayọ.

EMWI NE U GHA SẸTIN RU:

• Uwa gha mwẹ ọnrẹn vbe orhiọn wẹẹ, ọ khẹke ne uwa eveva vbe gha mwẹ ẹghẹ ne egbe uwa

• Gie ọmwa ne uwa gba rrọọ vbe orọnmwẹ rẹn wẹẹ u hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn, a gha wẹẹ emwi kherhe ẹre u ru ne u ya rhiẹre ma, ọ sẹtin gha re emwi na gbẹn gie ọmwa ra emwi kherhe na dẹ gie ọmwa

EMWI NE BAIBOL KHARE: “U vbe rẹn wẹẹ, ke ẹghẹ ọvbokhan ruẹn gha dee, u keghi wa rẹn Ebe nii, ne ọ sẹtin rhie nuẹn ighẹ ẹwaẹn nii ne ọ su ọmwa la imiẹfan.” (2 Timoti 3:15) Mwamwaẹn yotọ emwi ne u gha ru ne u ya ma ọmọ nu biẹ emwi. Ọ keghi re emwi ọyunnua wẹẹ, uhiẹn vbe ọmọ gha he ye rre ẹko, te ọ sẹtin ruẹ emwi. Vbe ọ gha ye rre ẹko, ọ sẹtin rẹn deghẹ te uwa gui ra te uwa ghọghọ. Gha tie ebe ma rẹn vbe ọ gha ye rre ọmobọ. Agharhemiẹn wẹẹ irẹn i khian wa rẹn ototọ emwi ne u tie ma rẹn, ọna gha ru iyobọ nẹ, nọ ya gha re ọmwa nọ tie ebe vbe ọ gha waan nẹ.

Ghẹ ghee ọmọ ne u biẹ wẹẹ ọ kherhe gbe ne u gha sẹtin ma re emwi vbekpa Osanobua. Gha Sirria re na erhunmwu gie Jehova kevbe ne u giẹ gha họn. (Diuteronomi 11:19) Uhiẹn vbe u gha guẹ ku, u gha guan kaan emwi ne Osanobua yi. (Psalm 78:3, 4) Vbe ọ gha waan dee, ọ ghi miẹn vbene u hoẹmwẹ Jehova hẹ, kevbe irẹn ghi vbe gha hoo ne irẹn vbe hoẹmwẹ ọnrẹn.

EMWI NE U GHA SẸTIN RU:

• U ghi nọ Osanobua nọ rhie ẹwaẹn nuẹ ne u ya sẹtin ma ovbuẹ emwi

• Gha ta ẹmwẹ ne u hoo nọ rẹn yangbe yangbe, nọ mieke na rherhe rẹn ọnrẹn