The Making Mama Well Podcast with Dr. Pip Houghton

I Hated Him - Dr. Pip talks to Amanda about Relationship Challenges Postpartum

Phillippa Season 1 Episode 9

Adding a new baby to your family, whether it be the first or the third, is both joyful and uniquely stressful. In fact, some of the biggest stressors we go through in our lives are ones traditionally viewed as positive – marriage, moving, starting a new career, welcoming a new baby are all positive changes but still a change, and change causes stress.

The stress of a newborn arriving will put strain on even the strongest relationships, this is COMMON. Challenges during this season can feel very shocking and might leave you worried about what the future holds for your union. There is hope, you will get through this challenging phase but it does require intention.

In this episode Amanda and I talk about the common challenges that new families face and strategies to put in place to protect your union.

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

www.makingmamawell.ca/blog/when-you-hate-your-partner-after-baby-arrives
https://www.fairplaylife.com/
https://sheltersafe.ca/
http://www.bcwomens.ca/health-info/violence/violence-against-women