54. Sex & Intimacy After Baby: Real Talk with Kathryn Lopez LMFT, Life Coach

Bringing a baby into the world changes everything—including your relationship. One of the biggest shifts couples experience postpartum is in their intimacy and sex life. Many moms feel exhausted, touched out, or even disconnected from their bodies after birth. In this episode, we’re joined by Kathryn Lopez, a licensed marriage and family therapist and sex therapist who specializes in perinatal mental health. She’s breaking down the physical, emotional, and relational shifts that impact postpartum intimacy and offering real, actionable advice to help you and your partner reconnect. Here's a sneak peek: [1:13] Kathryn intro [2:01] How sex and intimacy changes after each birth [7:28] Advice on navigating body image after having baby [9:32] Communication and love languages [15:06] What can couples do before baby to prepare for the challenges during postpartum?  [16:30] Struggles that men go through postpartum and being able to communicate with what you need [19:43] When should a couple see a therapist about intimacy and sex [22:05] Ways couples can connect [25:45] Are there different struggles after having first baby vs having third or fourth baby? [27:45] It's just a phase Postpartum intimacy looks different for every couple, and it’s completely normal for things to change after baby. The key is open communication, understanding your body’s shifts, and finding new ways to connect with your partner. Whether you're struggling with feeling like yourself again or trying to rekindle that spark, this episode offers practical steps to navigate this journey together. If you loved this conversation, make sure to connect with Katherine Lopez and explore more postpartum support. And don’t forget to subscribe to The Postpartum Shift for more expert-backed advice on feeling your best after baby! You can follow Kathryn on IG here, and website here. ----------------------- Please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💛 Explore all programs and resources: https://linktr.ee/brooke.miller.nutrition Come say hi on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.for.mamas/ Subscribe to Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrookeMMiller Free Workshop: How Busy Moms Reach Their Healthiest Weight Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen: https://www.busymommeals.com/cookingclassworkshopig Join Busy Mom Meals: High protein 15 minute or less meals: https://www.busymommeals.com/monthly  Is your toddler a picky eater? Save your seat in this FREE training with my dietitian bestie & picky eating expert: https://nutritionforlittles.com/freetraining-aff/?ref=brooke57 Get a 7 day free trial & save 15% off the yearly subscription of the Expecting & Empowered Workout App! Use code: NUTRITIONFORMAMAS at checkout: https://app.expectingandempowered.com/subscriptions/ My Favorite Vitamins & Supplements: I’ve organized the vitamins and supplements I recommend most often (and personally take) into my dietitian-curated supplement store so it’s easy to find the exact brands I trust. Browse my store here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/brookemillernutrition/store-start Create a free account (takes about 30 seconds), then scroll down to see my recommended supplement plans. You can also turn on Subscribe & Save for an extra discount and automatic shipping so you never run out.