Better Relationships After Baby

Pets and Babies: How to Prepare Your Dog (and Your Relationship) for a New Baby


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  • Bringing a baby into a pet-loving home can be beautiful… and a little chaotic. In this episode of Better Relationships After Baby, Chelsea teams up with pet expert McKenna to talk all things pets and parenthood. From managing dog anxiety to balancing your attention between baby and fur baby, this is your go-to guide for keeping the whole family—two-legged and four-legged—happy and safe.

  • You’ll learn:
    🐶 How to prepare your pet before baby arrives
    🐶 What your pet’s body language is telling you—and how to respond
    🐶 Ways to ease pet anxiety with desensitization and structured interaction
    🐶 How to balance affection and avoid relationship strain as your household grows
    🐶 The long-term benefits of raising kids with pets, including fewer allergies and more empathy

    Whether you’re a dog mom, cat lover, or somewhere in between, this episode helps you feel more confident and connected as you grow your family.

    ✨ Feeling overwhelmed by all the transitions that come with new parenthood? Download my Spring Clean Your Relationship guide and clear out the patterns that aren’t working—so you can reconnect, reset, and grow together.
    👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/spring-clean

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    Better Relationships After BabyBy Chelsea Skaggs