While Bill's wife was pregnant, he experienced weight gain and indigestion. When she gave birth, he felt sharp physical pain as well. Bill was experiencing _____.

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Bill was experiencing couvade, which is a phenomenon where the partner of a pregnant woman experiences physical symptoms, such as weight gain and indigestion, and even pains during childbirth. The other options are not applicable in this situation. Postpartum depression refers to the depression experienced by some women after giving birth, not their partners. False labor is when contractions occur but do not lead to delivery, and the Moro reflex is a startle reflex observed in babies.

While Bill's Wife Was Pregnant, He Experienced Weight Gain and Indigestion