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Rekindle Your Sex Life After Baby

March 21st, 2013 by Amy Askin

Some will tell you sex after baby is better than ever. Having three children, we have had a very different experience. Here are tips for bringing the spice back into the bedroom after baby enters your home.

Tip 1: Easy does it…  Set no expectations

Set a schedule of when to enjoy some alone time together. However, remember to take it slowly. Whether it’s once per day, once per week, or every third day, set aside time for intimacy. Sensate focus is a wonderful means of rekindling the old spark. The most important thing is for you and your partner to agree that no matter what transpired throughout the day (between the two of you, with baby, with other children, at work, etc.), the two of you will enjoy “truce touch”, including gentle hugs and kind words. (more…)

Supporting Your Breastfeeding Partner

December 19th, 2012 by Anna and Beth

Congratulations! You are a current or future partner of a breastfeeding mom. This is an exciting time for you and your family! While it may not seem like you are a major player in the breastfeeding relationship, your support of both mom and baby are sooo important! Breastfeeding is complex relationship between mom and baby. There will be moments of joy, love, frustration, and desperation. Your role as the mom’s partner is to be her rock. You are her #1 cheerleader. You are her caretaker. You are her support. It is beyond important that you stand by her 100% in your journey together. There may be nights where it seems hopeless or she doubts she is making enough milk or if baby is gaining enough weight. At those times it will be crucial that you support and encourage her to keep nursing. (more…)

The Importance of Partner Support in Breastfeeding

Episode 4 | July 2nd, 2012

Having a baby can cause a strain on any relationship. Let’s face it, parenting can be exhausting. Breastfeeding moms may feel additional stress and responsibility as the pain provider of nutrition for their babies. How can partners help relieve some of the burden and bond with their babies at the same time? (more…)