You and your partner after having a baby

Both you and your partner are getting used to having a baby around. Your partner may be just as nervous about being a parent as you are.
What can you and your partner do to care for your relationship?
- Learn about taking care of your baby together. Read baby-care books and go to baby-care classes.
- Let your partner help with the baby. Don't try to do everything yourself.
- Talk to each other. Talking about your feelings can help keep you both from feeling hurt and frustrated.
- Make time for just the two of you. Go for a walk or out to dinner. Ask someone you trust to take care of the baby for an hour or two.
- Ask your provider about when it's OK for you to have sex again. Most likely she'll say to wait about 4 weeks. This gives your body time to heal after labor and birth.
Last reviewed: December. 2013
Both you and your partner are getting used to having a baby around. Your partner may be just as nervous about being a parent as you are.
What can you and your partner do to care for your relationship?
- Learn about taking care of your baby together. Read baby-care books and go to baby-care classes.
- Let your partner help with the baby. Don't try to do everything yourself.
- Talk to each other. Talking about your feelings can help keep you both from feeling hurt and frustrated.
- Make time for just the two of you. Go for a walk or out to dinner. Ask someone you trust to take care of the baby for an hour or two.
- Ask your provider about when it's OK for you to have sex again. Most likely she'll say to wait about 4 weeks. This gives your body time to heal after labor and birth.
Last reviewed: December. 2013