How Parenthood Changes Your Relationship: What Every Birth Partner Needs to Hear

Today, I’m joined by Alex from Be A Happier Parent for a really honest conversation about how pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood can change your relationship.We talk about the mental load, resentment, division of labour, emotional support and what birth partners can do differently from the very beginning. Alex also shares his own regrets and what he wishes he had understood sooner.This is a powerful listen for anyone preparing for a baby with their partner.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers here and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Alex on Instagram: ⁠⁠@beahappierparentCheck out the Be A Happier Parent PodcastFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠