Better Relationships After Baby

Rediscovering Intimacy After Baby: How to Reconnect Emotionally & Physically with Your Partner


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On this episode of Better Relationships After Baby with Chelsea Skaggs, we’re getting real about the changes that impact intimacy after having a baby—and how to begin the journey back to connection.

From sleep deprivation and hormone shifts to changing identities and body image struggles, the early parenthood stage can put intimacy on the back burner. But this season doesn’t have to be the end of passion and partnership—it can be the beginning of a deeper, more intentional connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
💡 Why libido can shift dramatically after birth and how to understand your body’s signals
💡 How to identify your unique turn-ons—emotional, physical, and mental
💡 Tools for communicating your intimacy needs clearly without guilt or shame
💡 Real-life strategies to reignite physical and emotional closeness
💡 Why self-care and body acceptance play a role in intimate reconnection

Whether you’re weeks or years into parenthood, this episode offers compassionate and practical tools to help you rebuild your intimacy and feel like a team again.

🗣️ Want help having these conversations with your partner?
💬 Download my free 5 Relationship Communication Scripts for parents:
👉 www.postpartumtogether.com/communication-scripts

📅 Ready to work together and reclaim your connection? Book a free consult call:
👉 www.calendly.com/chelseaskaggs/coaching-exploration


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Better Relationships After BabyBy Chelsea Skaggs