Pregnancy involves significant developmental tasks for both expectant mothers and fathers. [1] Four major developmental tasks for pregnant women include: ensuring safe passage for herself and baby, acceptance by family/friends, bonding with the unknown baby, and learning to give of herself. [2] Additional tasks described are validating the pregnancy in the first trimester, accepting physical and fetal changes in the second trimester, and preparing for parenthood through nesting in the third trimester. [3] Accomplishing these developmental tasks successfully helps incorporate the maternal identity and allows for a healthy pregnancy and baby.