One of the top comments I hear from my postpartum clients is that they don’t feel a connection with their partner after they bring their baby home. You’re exhausted, you’re busy, your time is not your own. You and your partner are trying to find a new rhythm that works for you and your family. It is easy for your relationship to go on the back burner. But your relationship existed before you became parents and it’s important to invest in that relationship. And the good news is- it doesn’t have to be a hard endeavor to take on.

The fourth trimester is defined as the twelve weeks following the birth of a baby. It is an intense 3 month period where both parents and their infant undergo numerous physical and emotional changes. Parents often feel sleep-deprived, stressed, and overwhelmed. Many also carry unrealistic expectations about what it takes to be an optimal parent for their child. Unsurprisingly tensions tend to rise in interpersonal relationships when individuals are not operating at their best and have so much pressure on themselves to be nothing short of perfect.

Finding new and creative ways to connect with your partner can be challenging. Especially over the course of the last year where couples have been spending more time together due to forced lockdowns, quarantines and pandemic lifestyles. We are sharing some ideas to help create space, get to know each other on a deeper level.

Many couples have been faced with some of the most challenging times this past year due to the pandemic and lockdown. Spending more time with one another than ever before in close quarters has added an additional layer of stress for many households. Understanding how your partner shows their love, especially if it is different than how you may show it, can be an opportunity for growth and meaningful connection.