What is the single most impactful event on a marriage, creating the largest decline in marital satisfaction and quality? Answer: the birth of our first child. Pregnancy gives us a runway for this transition, ideally giving us time to plan and prepare for this daunting relational challenge. Join us as we give tips to tackle the challenges and reduce the potential negative impact on our relationship. 

Join us as we discuss pregnancy, including ways to set our relationship set up for success when our child is born. Pregnancy can be an incredibly beautiful, yet deeply challenging, journey for many mothers and their partners. The journey of pregnancy is unique to each mother and partnership, requiring equally unique support. We are eager to share our insights into this complex journey and ways to strengthen your relationship along the way! 

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In two weeks, we will give tips and tricks to protect your mental health this holiday season. Later topics include: parenting, self-acceptance, domestic violence, premarital tips for relationship success, navigating milestones as a couple, how to have tough conversations, self-awareness in relationships, and so much more! 

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Some resources related to this episode:

• The Baby Effect: Are You Ready?
• Mentally Preparing for Pregnancy
• Partners in Pregnancy: Preparing for a Baby Together
• Research Shows That These Two Things Keep New Parents Happy
• Couples Communication Skills and Anxiety of Pregnancy: A Narrative Review
• When Couples Become Parents: The Impact on Your Relationship (Part I)
• Communication and Intimacy Tools for New Parents (Part II)
• Having a Baby: When You Don't Agree
• Postpartum Support International