Intimacy in the Fourth Trimester: How New Parents Keep the Romance Alive

Welcoming a child is among the most joyous times in a couple's relationship. It's also one of the hardest. Many young couples are struggling to adapt to parenthood. Having a baby comes with a lot of new responsibilities and routines, not to mention hormonal swings and sleepless nights. It's normal for couples to put the baby first during this initial phase. However, when the relationship takes a back seat for too long, connection gives way to conflict, hurt feelings, and lost emotional intimacy.

PostpartumBriana SmithAugust 30, 2021postpartum doula, postpartum ritual, postpartum intimacy, sex after baby, the fourth trimester, parenting, birth recovery, postpartum recovery

10 Rules for Visiting a Newborn

We get it. Newborns are fantastic creatures. They’re sweet, snuggly, and they smell brand new. They don’t talk back, and they have the cutest facial expressions. It is completely understandable that you want to have all the baby snuggles you can when a family member or friend has a tiny human. Sorry to burst your bubble – buuuut, when a close person has a new baby, it’s not about you. Sure, have all the baby snuggles you want (with permission) …but, make sure to follow these 10 rules:

PostpartumBriana SmithDecember 30, 2019newborn care in raleigh, postpartum doula, postpartum doula in raleigh, postpartum recovery, postpartum, the fourth trimester