Relationships after birth
Relationships after birth
What to do if we argue?
What to do if we argue?
Both parents may be physically and mentally drained by the birth and the first few weeks of your baby’s life. Speaking to each other about how you feel is an important way in which you can start to address some of the concerns new parents experience. Support is available if you feel that your relationship is deteriorating. Follow the related links for self-help tips.
If arguments escalate into abusive behaviours, you can speak to a professional at the organisations below in confidence:
Womens aid
Tel: 0808 2000 247
Mens advice line
Tel: 0808 801 0327
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Tel: 0800 999 5428
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone and is known to increase in times of stress.
What can we do if we argue?
How you might both feel after the baby is born?
How you both might feel after the baby is born?
The birth can often feel like such a huge event that not much time or attention is given to fatherhood and parenting. Having a baby changes relationships, carries responsibility and has significant financial impact, whilst also being a time of intense joy and pride.
In addition to postnatal depression in new mums, it is now understood that up to 10% of new dads/partners can suffer from postnatal depression, so if either of you start to feel changes in your mood, talk to your family, friends and GP.
