Ep 15 Preparing for Postpartum Together

Set your relationship up to keep it from becoming relationsh*t in postpartum. How do we talk to our partners about postpartum? How do we explain something that is so complex and raw? How can we clearly prepare them for when we need all hands on deck? IN THIS EPISODE Let’s start with … Our Live Podcast - true fail or true win? It’s a toss up. 5:00 … Bringing our partner into postpartum planning. 6:20 … Empowering partners to learn about postpartum. 9:00 … Show up! Own your roles in postpartum and parenthood. 14:40 … Break down responsibilities. 15:40 … Find a support person for each person - raw and honest. 20:00 … Allow each other to release the tension. 22:30 … Touching on touching: sex postpartum. 23:55 … Talk! Clear, considerate communication. 30:00 … Changing relationship. 35:00 … Checking in regularly with each other. 38:30 … Try a day date. 43:00 … When to ask for help. Leave us review/rating! This really helps us get out to more listeners. Mentioned in this episode: Phase 10 Card Game FOR MORE FROM LIZ & JENNY Hosted by: Liz Winters & Jenny Anderson Find us: Instagram @sproutwellness @birdie.in.bend www.sproutwellnesspdx.com bend.birthfit.com TAGS Postpartum, Motherhood, Partners, Relationship, Intimacy, Depression, Anxiety