While Rocco Nacino is doing everything he can to prepare for the arrival of his first kid, he believes that one can never be completely prepared for fatherhood.

“I have watched so many videos and read so much stuff as I prepare for being a father. But I feel like you can never be ready. But I’m more excited than nervous,” he said in a recent virtual conference for MamaLuna series, his and his wife Melissa Gohing’s new line of personal care products for pregnant women.

“We’re trying our best to stay fit … We’re watching our weight and staying active. We’re also mentally preparing ourselves for the months leading to our baby’s birth,” said Rocco, who’s expecting a baby boy with Melissa, who’s on her third trimester. “We just watch and stare at Mel’s tummy, waiting for the baby to kick. He loves rock music. We’re so excited.”

One of the most difficult aspects of pregnancy for Melissa, a professional volleyball player, is putting physical activity on hold. “I had to adjust to not being active. It’s such a huge lifestyle change from being an athlete. My pregnancy was delicate during my first trimester, so no activities for me. I was going crazy,”

Thankfully, she said, Rocco was always there for her to make her feel better. “Having him around was a big help … When I feel sad, he was there to boost my mood,” She said.

“As a husband, you also have responsibilities when it comes to taking care of your wife’s mental health,” Rocco says. “It’s so crucial for expecting couples to have a good support system.”

The 35-year-old Kapuso actor, who is also a qualified nurse, will have no trouble holding and caring for a newborn.

“I have experience working in a delivery room. I also took care of mommies and babies in wards. Now it’s my turn to do it for my family,” He said.

“When the baby arrives, Rocco intends to take a week or two off. However, the actor will return to the recording bubble for a new GMA 7 show. “I have been working really hard. I’m happy that I will be doing a new series soon. Financially, I will have to provide for my family. I’m set on making our home safe and sufficient for Mel and our baby. I want to provide the things they need. That’s my mentality,” He said.

Aside from performing, Rocco owns restaurants, boxing gyms, and COVID-19 testing services. But what drove him and Melissa to create their own line of beauty care products for moms?

“When I first worked as a nurse, I was exposed to the OB-GYN wards and pedia wards, so I have an idea what mothers go through during and after pregnancy. They deal with things like hyperpigmentation and some would say that they don’t feel beautiful … That got us thinking about things that we can do to help them feel better,” He said.