25. Navigating Sex and Intimacy During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Sex Coach Kaci

Kaci Mial (she/her) is an experienced sex educator and certified coach with 12+ years of expertise working with individuals, couples, and families. She specializes in supporting parents with communication and intimacy challenges throughout the journey of trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum.Kaci is a trained educator with The Gottman Institute’s Bringing Baby Home program, a certified infant massage educator, and a yoga instructor, blending evidence-based practices with practical tools to promote family well-being. She also brings personal experience as a mom of two young children and a fur baby, giving her unique insight into the joys and complexities of parenting.Kaci founded The Parent Pleasure Academy, an online course and community dedicated to improving sex and intimacy for postpartum parents. With a holistic approach, she aims to empower parents to reduce stress, build meaningful connections, and embrace joy in every stage of family life.Connect with Kaci on Socials @SexCoachKaciInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/sexcoachkaci/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KaciAMial X – https://x.com/sexcoachkaci LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaci-mial-m-ed-csc-ceim-b8a27173/Threads https://www.threads.net/@sexcoachkaci Free ResourcesThe Ultimate Postpartum Intimacy Prep Guide - Free downloadable PDF with checklists, prompts, journal entries, and questions to help postpartum parents begin thinking about intimacy. Discover quick tips to ease fears, reduce anxiety, and replace added exhaustion with practical solutions.The Parent Pleasure Academy Resource Guide - Free downloadable PDF resource list for parents and providers with books, websites, and tools that covers sex, intimacy, and relationships while trying to conceive, pregnant, and postpartumThe Yes List- Printable PDF Checklist to use with partners to discuss sex and/or intimacy after having a baby Paid ResourcesThe Parent Pleasure Academy Online Course & Community for pregnant & postpartum parents  00:43 Challenges of Postpartum Intimacy01:55 Meet Sex Coach Kaci07:49 Kaci's Journey to Becoming a Sex Coach15:33 Navigating Intimacy During Pregnancy23:49 Building Emotional Connection24:34 Practical Tips for Couples27:34 Sex Coaching Insights36:26 Postpartum Challenges and Tips43:50 Final Thoughts and ResourcesMore from My Friend's a Nurse:Join us for the Next Childbirth Crash Course This September 18th-20th!Join us for the next Birth Plan Workshop!Join the newsletter for behind the scenes and episode insights you don't want to miss!Visit MyFriendsaNurse.comGrab this FREE Hospital Bag ChecklistEmail Colette directly for coaching availability and membership [email protected] you are interested in partnering or being a guest on The Birth Link Podcast please email [email protected] Connected:InstagramTikTokFaceBookProduced and edited by Vaden Podcast Services