Most expecting couples prepare carefully for the baby’s arrival—but far fewer prepare for what the relationship will actually feel like after the baby comes home. The postpartum period is not just a physical recovery or logistical adjustment. It’s a profound relational transition. Pre-baby couples therapy is one of the most protective things you can do for your relationship.

As a reproductive therapist, I’ve seen how this season of life can test communication, intimacy, and connection for couples, but also how it can create profound closeness when prioritized as an important source of support.