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Preparing for and becoming a new parent, or having a new baby is one of the biggest changes to any relationship and on our individual lives.The stage of readiness and the time it takes to adjust to your new family may not be the same for you both. There’s so much more to juggle with caring for baby that your relationship can quickly lose priority.Being able to communicate with your partner to adjust together, share responsibility and to understand the emotional demands that you are both experiencing becomes even more important.This is a new phase for your relationship and with the tiredness, hormones, and stress it can be difficult to talk and listen to each other.
You can find further information from pregnancy to the first two years of your child's life on our Start for Life pages.
Becoming parents can change your relationship. Tiredness and stress associated with parenthood can lead to you and your partner misunderstanding each other. If you feel you would like support there are free programmes available through oneplusone that you can complete independently online.
'Me, You and Baby Too' is packed with videos and animations to help couples navigate the transition to parenthood. The programme can help expecting or new parents to recognise their partner's emotions, support each other and develop skills to manage difficult conversations.
At times it can be difficult to think about our relationships with others. If you feel you would like to access support for your relationship with your partner or ex-partner to reduce conflict but feel you would like additional support to be able to do this we may be able to help you.
To find out more about additional support that may be available to you, please contact your local family hub and a member of the early help Team will be in contact with you.
You may find the following websites and information useful:
How to communication with your partner after having a baby.
Baby buddy - free app for parents and parents-to-be
DorPIP
Avoiding alcohol in pregnancy.
We've just had a baby and we're arguing all the time.