Episode #341: The Postpartum Survival Guide: How Couples Can Stay Connected After Baby with Dr. Alyssa Berlin

Episode #341: The Postpartum Survival Guide: How Couples Can Stay Connected After Baby with Dr. Alyssa Berlin

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The transition to parenthood can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Berlin, a perinatal psychologist, shares invaluable insights on how couples can navigate the emotional and physical challenges of life after baby. From managing sleep deprivation and communication hurdles to avoiding resentment, Dr. Berlin provides practical strategies for fostering connection and intimacy during the postpartum period.

We dive deep into crucial topics like the importance of relationship health before baby arrives, how to manage conflicting parenting philosophies, and the power of small gestures to strengthen your bond. Plus, Dr. Berlin discusses the role of vulnerability, self-care, and mutual support in keeping a relationship strong through the demands of new parenthood.

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or navigating life with a newborn, this episode equips you with the tools to strengthen your partnership and thrive as a team. Tune in for expert advice that will help you stay connected and resilient through the challenges of parenthood.

 

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Topics covered in this episode:

  • Postpartum relationship challenges and solutions
  • Effective communication for new parents
  • Managing sleep deprivation in relationships
  • Avoiding resentment in parent partnerships
  • Preparing for life after baby

Show Notes:

  • Check out Dr. Berlin’s website informedpregnancy.com
  • Watch  informedpregnancy.tv
  • Follow @dralyssadberlin on IG
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This episode’s guest

Dr. Alyssa Berlin is a clinical psychologist offering individual and couples counseling for women and their partners during pregnancy and the postpartum period.  She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and the complex issues that can arise for new and expectant parents.

Dr. Berlin is the creator of The AfterBirth Plan Workshop, a program that prepares couples for what to expect after the baby is born. Here she advises on preparation for a physically and emotionally healthy postpartum transition for the baby and for each partner, keeping in mind the ever evolving relationship. The workshop is available live in an individual or group setting or as a self-paced online program on Teachable. You can read Dr. Berlin’s blogs on the Huffington Post where she contributes to PBS’s ‘This Emotional Life” project or check out her multitude of podcast appearances.

Dr. Berlin received her doctorate at Argosy University in Atlanta, Georgia. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), and is a faculty member of Maternal Mental Health NOW Training Institute. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

She and her husband, prenatal chiropractor Dr. Elliot Berlin, live in Los Angeles and are the proud parents of four children.

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