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rying to conceive can feel like a rollercoaster—filled with hope, pressure, and so many emotions. 🌀
And while everyone talks about ovulation trackers and timing, few talk about the relationship strain TTC can cause.
In this episode, I’m joined by Erin McCaffrey Crespo, a fertility expert and doula, for a raw and supportive convo about how to stay emotionally and physically connected with your partner when trying to conceive starts to feel more like a job than a joy.
Together, we unpack:
How to maintain real intimacy when sex becomes scheduled
The surprising myths about fertility—and what actually matters
Practical ways to reconnect emotionally and sexually
Why open communication is the relationship tool you can’t skip during TTC
Whether you're actively TTC, thinking about it, or supporting a partner or friend on the journey—this episode is filled with comfort, clarity, and no-BS support. 🤍
🎧 Listen in for insights that will help you protect your bond, preserve pleasure, and feel less alone in the process.
✨ BONUS: Get my 50 At-Home Date Ideas download for ways to reconnect with your partner beyond the fertility calendar.
www.postpartumtogether.com/at-home-date-download
Connect with Erin:
Website: https://www.thrive-doula-services.com
Instagram: @thrivedoulacolumbus
Use code CHELSEA for $50 off her services.
By Chelsea Skaggsrying to conceive can feel like a rollercoaster—filled with hope, pressure, and so many emotions. 🌀
And while everyone talks about ovulation trackers and timing, few talk about the relationship strain TTC can cause.
In this episode, I’m joined by Erin McCaffrey Crespo, a fertility expert and doula, for a raw and supportive convo about how to stay emotionally and physically connected with your partner when trying to conceive starts to feel more like a job than a joy.
Together, we unpack:
How to maintain real intimacy when sex becomes scheduled
The surprising myths about fertility—and what actually matters
Practical ways to reconnect emotionally and sexually
Why open communication is the relationship tool you can’t skip during TTC
Whether you're actively TTC, thinking about it, or supporting a partner or friend on the journey—this episode is filled with comfort, clarity, and no-BS support. 🤍
🎧 Listen in for insights that will help you protect your bond, preserve pleasure, and feel less alone in the process.
✨ BONUS: Get my 50 At-Home Date Ideas download for ways to reconnect with your partner beyond the fertility calendar.
www.postpartumtogether.com/at-home-date-download
Connect with Erin:
Website: https://www.thrive-doula-services.com
Instagram: @thrivedoulacolumbus
Use code CHELSEA for $50 off her services.