Joy Parenting Club

Emotional and physical intimacy may feel hard to prioritize, if not awkward and disjointed, after the birth of a baby. Rest assured, this is common for postpartum parents.

Here are some common tips to help maintain your connection as a couple.

Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.Make an effort to actively listen to each other.

Acknowledge and validateeach other's emotions as you navigate the changes that come with parenthood.

Be open about your needs, desires, and concerns.Discuss how you can support each other through the challenges of parenting and find solutions together. Avoid assumptions and make time for regular check-ins.

Set aside time for meaningful activities that you both enjoy.Keep it simple and attainable in these tiring days, like watching a movie when the baby sleeps or taking a walk together.

Allow time for physical intimacy to returnto its pre-baby level, and foster a sense of closeness with mutual gestures like hugging, holding hands, or offering a shoulder/foot massage.

Express appreciation for each other.Simple gestures of gratitude, such as saying "thank you," can create a positive atmosphere in your relationship.

Divide and conquer the heavy mental load.Working together as a team strengthens your partnership and allows you to support each other's well-being, which is crucial for rebuilding intimacy.

- Share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.Make an effort to actively listen to each other.
- Acknowledge and validateeach other's emotions as you navigate the changes that come with parenthood.
- Be open about your needs, desires, and concerns.Discuss how you can support each other through the challenges of parenting and find solutions together. Avoid assumptions and make time for regular check-ins.
- Set aside time for meaningful activities that you both enjoy.Keep it simple and attainable in these tiring days, like watching a movie when the baby sleeps or taking a walk together.
- Allow time for physical intimacy to returnto its pre-baby level, and foster a sense of closeness with mutual gestures like hugging, holding hands, or offering a shoulder/foot massage.
- Express appreciation for each other.Simple gestures of gratitude, such as saying "thank you," can create a positive atmosphere in your relationship.
- Divide and conquer the heavy mental load.Working together as a team strengthens your partnership and allows you to support each other's well-being, which is crucial for rebuilding intimacy.

Rebuilding intimacy is a gradual process that requires grace, effort, and mutual understanding. It’s okay if things feel a little off at first; your lives have just been upended by this precious little newborn you just created.