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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 44 MIN

Postpartum Support: What Mom's Actually Need & Dads Should Know

from Moms Interrupted · host Moms Interrupted

Postpartum isn’t only about being a good dad — it’s about being a good partner.In this episode, we’re talking directly to partners (and the moms who want to send this to them) about what actually helps in the postpartum season — and what doesn’t.We cover what dads should expect after birth, how to truly support a postpartum mom, and why this season isn’t about doing everything “right,” but about showing up in the ways that matter.We talk about:Why things said in the middle of the night don’t count the next day 😅Whether dads should take the baby to pediatrician appointmentsWhy we need to stop enabling husbands — they are fully capableLetting go of “he’s not doing it the right way (aka your way)”The real value of rest and only taking care of baby in postpartumWhy moms shouldn’t feel guilty for “not doing enough”How dads can take ownership of scheduling, check-ins, and emotional supportPostpartum sex, changing needs, and honest communicationAnd why postpartum is less about being a great father and more about being a great partnerIf you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or want your partner to truly understand what support looks like after a baby — this is the episode to send them.XX,Natasha & Taylor

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