“You’re right when it comes to women; but the OP was talking about a guy!”
Okay so I definitely don’t support this claim.
However, there could be a difference between men and women, seeing that a woman may need to reduce, change, or eliminate her medications during pregnancy. If she is having multiple pregnancies, then the frequent and extended disruptions to her treatment may cause more stress on her.
Even revving up coping strategies sans medications may not be possible or available if she is juggling being a full-time mom. And what mother, no matter where she spends her daytime hours, isn’t a full-time mother with additional heavy demands, compared to pre-married life?
That’s my guess