Postpartum relationship problems

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Today’s Quote:

“Becoming a mother leaves no woman as it found her.”

3-day weekend, anyone?

Are you ready for the three-day weekend coming up? Courtesy of Martin Luther King Jr.! Stock up on some art supplies this weekend to keep everyone busy come Monday!

What’s in it for you today?

• Postpartum relationship problems and how to overcome the heartache

• A message from the editor

• New postpartum fact

• Postpartum Garden’s top picks

Postpartum Relationship Problems and How to Cope

The day that I heard our son’s heartbeat on that sonogram was a day that everything changed for me and my husband. Our dreams had come true after facing infertility. We would soon be parents and life would be more joyous because of this little boy growing inside me. What I wasn’t prepared for were the postpartum relationship problems that would follow the birth of our son.

My husband and I have been together since we were 13 years old (yes, we are middle school sweethearts). We have literally grown up together and faced challenges in life and in our relationship, but we always managed to stick it out together. He has always been my best friend. Needless to say, I didn’t expect that having our child would cause such a strain on this rock-solid relationship.

It didn’t happen right away when our son was born. However, the postpartum relationship problems began adding up each month during that first year after birth. It got so bad that I contemplated divorce.

Fortunately, this didn’t happen. But the problems we faced were hard. Now as parents of three, we are still married and going strong. Together, we learned how to cope with postpartum relationship problems.

What causes postpartum relationship problems?

Postpartum relationship problems happen because of many things. During the first year of life, you can expect to experience many of the following:

• Sleep deprivation

• Hormonal imbalance

• Nutrient depletion

• Brain changes

• Breastfeeding demands

• Less time for self-care

• Less time for date nights or time with your spouse/partner

• Stress (finances, returning to work too soon, other desires, etc.)

• Constant changes in your baby (teething, growing, milestones, etc.)

• Change in identity/roles in your family

This isn’t a comprehensive list, but you get the picture. The first year after birth brings a ton of changes to your life. All of those changes can cause turmoil in a relationship, especially if neither of you feels like your needs are being met.

This strain on your relationship is the result of a big life-changing event. It will take time to adjust and figure out a new family dynamic. The key is patience.

How to cope with the heartache:

• Communication

• Intentional time

• Therapy

• Make a plan

• Ask for help

• Give grace

From the Editor

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Postpartum Fact:

It can take 3-4 months for your immune system to balance out after pregnancy.

Postpartum Garden Top Picks:

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Until next time!

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