How Your Partner Relationship Changes in the First Year After a Baby

How Your Partner Relationship Changes in the First Year After a Baby

The first year after having a baby is full of love, change and a fair amount of chaos. As you both adjust to your new roles, it’s completely normal for your partner relationship to feel different. Sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts and the sheer intensity of parenting can challenge even the strongest couples. But these changes don’t mean something is wrong and they mean you’re growing through a major life transition together. Want to understand what shifts to expect and how to stay connected in the middle of it all? Here's what really happens to your relationship in that first year and how to get through it stronger.

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