Today we're getting real about relationships after introducing a new bundle of joy. Having a baby is truly magical- it's a love you've never quite experienced and comes with so many of your highest of highs- but it would be a disservice not to acknowledge some of the lows that can come along with it. A baby can turn a “power couple” into two exhausted teammates who can’t stop bickering and don’t even recognize themselves. It can be one of the loneliest feels because not many people want to admit when their relationship is hitting some road blocks- why is there still so much shame around admitting our struggles when we so freely speak on our wins? Today I'm committed to unearthing all of this by sitting down with licensed psychologist and new mom Dr. Bahaur Amini. In this episode we dig deep discussing WHY conflict arises post-baby, how to navigate these challenges, the reality of disconnection & intimacy changes, & just how normal most of these experiences are.

More Of What We Discuss:
• why relationship stress spikes after a baby: sleep loss, identity shifts, higher tension and less intimacy
• how stigma and secrecy make conflict feel heavier than it is
• the way childhood family models shape parenting expectations and create new friction
• gender roles, paternity leave realities and the mental load that fuels resentment
• control struggles and why letting your partner learn matters
• feeling like strangers and using simple gratitude to rebuild connection
• hyperfixation, postpartum anxiety and social media comparison spirals
• communication templates that lower defensiveness and surface the real need
• signs conflict is stuck and how to take a break without avoiding repair

You can find Dr. Bahaur Amini at Aminipsychology.com to schedule a free consultation and to explore virtual sessions. (Mention her episode on The Milk!)

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