10 steps to becoming the dream partner. In a time where the woman you once knew is now a raging hormonal emotional mess, as wonderful as it is expecting a child together, it can be hard to know how to act around a pregnant woman. And when the baby arrives you are dealing with a new mum. Those aren't exactly not easily offended either. So here's some advise on how to treat a pregnant woman or a new mom. 1. Don’t ask her why she is tired. This should be obvious, and it does not